New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for youth harm

A federal judge issued a ruling in the second phase of a landmark antitrust trial involving a major social‑media conglomerate. The decision, delivered this week, follows the company’s earlier defeat in March when a judge found it had violated competition laws in a related case.

The current phase of the trial focuses on the company’s market‑dominant position and its impact on smaller competitors. The ruling clarifies the scope of evidence that can be presented and sets procedural deadlines for the next round of submissions. It also confirms that the court will continue to scrutinize the firm’s business practices as the case moves toward a final judgment.

With the March ruling already on record, the company’s legal team will now prepare for the next set of hearings, while regulators and industry observers watch closely for how the court’s latest guidance will shape the outcome of this high‑profile litigation.