A Maryland college student is battling to restore her Instagram account after Meta accused her of violating policies on child sexual exploitation, abuse, and nudity — claims she calls false, hurtful, and baseless.

Mackenzie Blake, who wants to be a teacher, discovered last month that she couldn't log into her Instagram account. Instead, she saw a message saying her account was suspended for a rule banning Instagram users from interacting or attempting to interact with children in a sexual manner.

"I thought it was a really gross accusation. I also work at a preschool occasionally, so I think that was disgusting that they would accuse me of that," Blake said.

Prior to the account suspension, Blake said she posted typical photos of vacation and with her family and friends.

"I went to New

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