Meta has threatened to pull its popular apps—Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—from New Mexico if the state attorney general forces the company to make changes it deems "technologically impractical." The warning comes amid an escalating legal battle over platform safety and content moderation.
In a court filing, Meta argued that implementing the modifications sought by New Mexico Attorney General would be impossible without fundamentally altering its services. The company claims the requests include real-time monitoring and age verification measures that go beyond current technical capabilities.
New Mexico's attorney general responded sharply, suggesting Meta may soon run out of places to escape. The state recently won a $3 billion settlement in a separate case against Meta, and this new dispute could set a precedent for how social media platforms operate across the U.S.
Meta's threat underscores the growing tension between tech giants and state regulators seeking tighter controls on harmful content and youth safety. If the company follows through, millions of users in New Mexico could lose access to its platforms.