Meta seeks to exclude key evidence in a first-of-its-kind child safety trial in New Mexico.
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Meta Seeks To Limit Evidence In Child Safety Case
Meta Tries to Block Child Safety Evidence Ahead of Landmark Trial A high-stakes legal battle is heating up as Meta faces its first state-level trial over allegations it failed to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms. With the trial set to begin February 2 in New Mexico, the company is aggressively trying to limit what evidence can be presented—seeking to exclude internal research, public health warnings, and even references to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s past. Credit: Google The lawsuit, filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in late 2023, accuses Meta of knowingly allowing minors to be exposed to explicit content, online predators, and trafficking material across Facebook and Instagram. Now, as courtroom doors prepare to open, Meta’s legal team is pushing back—not just on the claims, but on the very facts that could shape public understanding of the case. Why This Trial Matters for Every Parent This isn’t just another tech lawsuit. It’s the first time a U.S. stat…
