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Justice Department Targets Google’s Ad Monopoly in Court

11/21/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust case against Google LLC over its advertising business, with closing arguments in Alexandria, Virginia.
A federal judge ruled that parts of Google LLC's ad technology form an illegal monopoly.
The Justice Department seeks divestiture of key ad-tech components, arguing Google cannot self-regulate.
Google contends that dismantling its system could disrupt services for consumers amid rapid AI-driven changes.
A ruling is expected early next year.

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The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust case against Google LLC over its advertising business, with closing arguments in Alexandria, Virginia.
A federal judge ruled that parts of Google LLC's ad technology form an illegal monopoly.
The Justice Department seeks divestiture of key ad-tech components, arguing Google cannot self-regulate.
Google contends that dismantling its system could disrupt services for consumers amid rapid AI-driven changes.
A ruling is expected early next year.