New Mexico Wants Meta Declared a Public Nuisance, Seeks $3.7B

New Mexico is going after Meta with a sledgehammer. The state asked a judge on Monday to officially declare the tech giant a public nuisance and slap it with a $3.7 billion penalty.

The demand doesn't stop at money. New Mexico also wants the court to force Meta to overhaul its apps to better protect children. The case centers on child safety concerns tied to the company's platforms.

This is one of the most aggressive state-level moves against Meta to date. A public nuisance designation would be a significant legal blow, going beyond typical fines and putting the company under court-ordered obligations to redesign how its products work for young users.

Meta, traded as META.O, now faces the prospect of both a massive financial hit and mandatory platform changes if the judge sides with New Mexico.