The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Google. Photo / APThe US Justice Department has sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and harm consumers. With only two weeks to Election Day, the Trump Justice Department is taking bold legal action against Google on an issue of rare bipartisan agreement. The Justice Department sought support for its suit from states across the country that share concerns about Google's conduct. Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina and Texas joined the Justice Department lawsuit.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 20, 2020 17:03 UTC