Meta withdraw apps: Threat to pull services from New Mexico as judge weighs state demands

Meta withdraw apps amid New Mexico court fight

Meta Platforms Inc. told a federal judge it could pull its flagship apps from the state if the court upholds New Mexico’s demand for a pre‑trial discovery that would expose internal policies. The company argues the order would jeopardize Reuters reporting standards and user privacy.

The judge’s decision, expected within weeks, could force a shutdown that would cost Meta ↓ $1.2B in projected revenue from the region. State officials maintain the move is essential to protect citizens, linking the dispute to broader nuclear security concerns.

“If the ruling stands, Meta will have no choice but to exit the market,” a senior legal analyst warned.

Critics say the standoff illustrates the growing clash between tech giants and state regulators, a pattern echoed in recent Bloomberg coverage of similar battles across the United States.