# Meta has warned it may block access to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in the US state of New Mexico.

*business · news · 2026-05-03 · NDTV.com*

## Key points

- Meta has threatened to block Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in New Mexico over proposed safety reforms.
- A jury found Meta liable in a landmark child safety case, resulting in $375 million in penalties.
- The remedies phase will determine if Meta must create separate app versions or withdraw from New Mexico.
- New Mexico seeks independent monitoring, content limits, and restrictions on encrypted messaging for minors.

**Companies:** Meta
**Countries:** United States

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