The state argued that the company’s product design encouraged prolonged engagement among young users while failing to provide adequate safeguards. According to the Associated Press, the court ordered Meta to implement several measures intended to better protect children on its platforms. Broader Legal ChallengesThe New Mexico case is one of several legal actions Meta faces over the impact of its platforms on young users. The company is defending lawsuits brought by multiple US states, school districts and individuals alleging that its products contributed to youth mental health harms or failed to adequately protect children online. The New Mexico judgment is notable because it directly addresses product design through court-ordered operational changes rather than relying solely on monetary damages.