Federal judge declares Google an illegal monopoly in landmark antitrust ruling
In a landmark decision, US District Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google operates as an illegal monopoly, violating antitrust laws.
The ruling found Google guilty of monopolizing both search engine and advertising markets through exclusive deals.
Judge Mehta criticized Google for maintaining its dominance by securing default search engine status on Apple devices and leveraging its market position to stifle competition.
The American Economic Liberties Project hailed the decision as a major victory for consumers and innovation.
It is calling for an end to Google’s exclusive agreements and potential breakups.
Google, facing additional antitrust scrutiny, is expected to appeal the decision.
This ruling is seen as a crucial test of the Biden administration’s antitrust agenda, with broader implications for other tech giants.
Lawmaker Pramila Jayapal hailed the ruling saying unfair practices hurt consumers, competition, and small businesses.
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