Judge asks New Mexico, Meta to be ‘pragmatic’ as bench trial ends

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 614

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A New Mexico state district judge on Friday asked state prosecutors and social media giant Meta to be “pragmatic” in their written closing statements, which must be submitted by June 12.

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The second phase of the state’s trial against Meta — a bench trial without a jury — wrapped after two weeks of testimony. New Mexico Department of Justice attorneys allege Meta’s platforms — including Facebook, …

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