Meta Faces Landmark New Mexico Trial That Could Reshape Social Media for Minors

New Mexico has taken Meta to trial, alleging Facebook and Instagram designs harm minors and violate consumer protections.

The state is seeking billions in damages plus court-ordered changes such as age verification, algorithm tweaks, and limits on autoplay and infinite scroll.

A prior jury already found Meta violated consumer protection laws, strengthening the state’s case.

The outcome could set a major precedent for forcing social platforms to redesign products for youth safety.