The DOJ emphasized in a court filing that Google's unlawful conduct has persisted for over a decade, employing self-reinforcing tactics detrimental to competition.
The potential breakup of Google represents the most significant antitrust action in decades, as Judge Amit Mehta deliberates on addressing the tech giant's illegal dominance.
Prosecutors are contemplating both behavioral and structural remedies to prevent Google from leveraging its products like Chrome and Android to favor its search and related services.
The lawsuit, initiated in 2020, alleges Google maintained an illegal online search monopoly, supported by lucrative contracts with major web browsers like Safari and Firefox.
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