A trial commencing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, could result in significant operational changes for Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The lawsuit, led by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, accuses Meta of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users and failing to protect them from sexual exploitation. The trial will determine if Meta's platforms constitute a 'public nuisance' under state law, which could allow the judge to implement extensive remedies aimed at reducing harm to minors. This trial follows a previous jury ruling in March, which found Meta in violation of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, resulting in a $375 million damages order. The Attorney General's office is now seeking $3.7 billion in additional damages to fund a 15-year mental health plan, which includes establishing new healthcare facilities and hiring providers. Meta has expressed concerns that complying with the demands could force it to withdraw from New Mexico entirely, claiming that many of the proposed changes are impractical.