> I believe $100k to Meta is like $3 to me. If there is additional punishment beyond "a maximum fine of $100k", the article does not mention it.

Meta doesn't like judgements against Meta that would open them up to more scrutiny from legal institutions.

This isn't about money.

Meta has absolutely nothing to win in not complying with the legal request in that _specific case_. Meta never claimed to be the champion of anonymity, quite the contrary...