In a bold move, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has fired back at Meta, accusing the tech giant of engaging in a "PR stunt" after the company threatened to shut down its social media platforms in the state. The backlash stems from a recent jury verdict against Meta, which the company claims has led to excessive demands from the state of New Mexico. In a court filing, Meta argued that the state's requests are unreasonable and would force the company to disable its services in the state, potentially impacting thousands of users. As the tech industry continues to grapple with the implications of social media regulation, this high-stakes battle between Meta and New Mexico is set to captivate attention nationwide.


New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez (D) slammed Meta on Thursday for threatening to shut down its social media platforms in the state following a jury's verdict against the company, calling it a “PR stunt.”  In a court filing shared with The Hill, Meta said the state of New Mexico’s demands for the company are...