Overview

• The letter cites reports of over 450 ads selling drugs like cocaine and opioids on Facebook and Instagram.
• Lawmakers are concerned about the impact on minors, with many young users exposed to these ads.
• Meta is under investigation for potentially profiting from these illicit drug ads.
• Congress has given Meta until September 6 to respond with details on its enforcement policies.
• Meta claims to work with law enforcement and to reject hundreds of thousands of violating ads.