Case Decisions and Policy Advisory Opinions
The Oversight Board reviews Meta’s content decisions to see if the company acted in line with its own policies, values and human rights commitments. The Board can choose to overturn or uphold Meta’s decision.
Case Decisions
All three types result in binding decisions that Meta must implement.
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In-depth review of Meta’s decision to remove or allow a post, which includes recommendations.
Summary
Analysis of Meta’s original decision on a post when the company later changes its mind, after the Board selects the case for review.
Expedited
Rapid review of Meta’s decision on a post in exceptional situations with urgent real-world consequences.
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Multiple Case Decision
2026-001-FB-UA, 2026-002-IG-UA
Emojis Targeting Black People
The Oversight Board overturns Meta's original decisions to keep up two pieces of content that use emojis to express hate, discrimination and harassment towards Black people by comparing them to monkeys.
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Overturned
2026-003-FB-UA
Taiwan Job Scam Warning
In analyzing a case on the removal of content from a Taiwanese police department warning about job scams, the Board has overturned Meta's original decision to take down the content.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2026-017-FB-UA, 2026-018-FB-UA, 2026-019-FB-UA, 2026-020-IG-UA
Rhetorical Threats Against Authorities
Four users appealed Meta’s decision to remove their Facebook and Instagram posts containing rhetorical threats against authorities.
POLICY ADVISORY OPINIONS
Meta can also ask the Board for guidance on specific issues through policy advisory opinions. These are integrated into the company’s policy development process.
