(NPR) Google Abuses Its Monopoly Power Over Search, Justice Department Says In Lawsuit

Google Abuses Its Monopoly Power Over Search, Justice Department Says In Lawsuit

The U.S. Justice Department is suing Google, accusing the tech giant of breaking antitrust laws as it amassed power and grew into the world's most dominant search engine.



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Google Abuses Its Monopoly Power Over Search, Justice Department Says In Lawsuit

The antitrust lawsuit against Google is the most significant action the federal government has taken against a technology company in two decades. Google calls the lawsuit "deeply flawed."