By Diana Novak Jones May 2 (Reuters) - A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate - a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state.

The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users.

Jury reaches a verdict in New Mexico trial in which the state's attorney general alleged that Meta failed to safeguard its family of apps from child predators.

The fate of Meta platforms hangs in balance as a trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday will decide the certain changes for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The decision will be taken on

Meta is threatening to shut down access to its platforms in one US state as a major child safety case heads into its next phase.

Meta was fined $375 million in New Mexico for failing to protect youth from harmful content, sparking interest in potential class action lawsuits.