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.
Standard
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.
Summary
Overturned
2025-052-FB-UA
Promotional Clip for Interview in Iraq
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post of a video featuring a clip of a televised interview with a prominent Iraqi Shia cleric and political figure. After the Board brought the appeal to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decision and restored the post.
Summary
Overturned
2025-051-FB-UA
Statement Against the Former President of Senegal
A user appealed Meta's decision to remove a Facebook that criticized Senegal's debt levels under former President Macky Sall and stated that Mr. Sall deserves "the public guillotine." After the Board brought the appeal to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decision and restored the post.
Standard
OVERTURNED
2025-019-FB-UA
Alleged Audio Call to Rig Elections in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s decision not to label a likely manipulated audio clip of two Iraqi Kurdish politicians discussing rigging parliamentary elections, less than two weeks before the highly contested polls opened.
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.
