Meta began a jury-less bench trial today in New Mexico regarding child safety. State prosecutors argue that Instagram and Facebook constitute a public nuisance by addicting young users. The state seeks a court order to end infinite scroll for minors and improve age verification.
This trial follows a March 2026 verdict against the company. A jury previously ordered Meta to pay $375 million for violating consumer protection laws. A ruling in this phase could compel Meta to redesign its platform algorithms. Meta warned it may withdraw services from New Mexico if forced to comply with these mandates.