In Huge Blow To Antitrust Efforts Against Big Tech, Federal Judge Dismisses Suits Against Facebook

In a massive blow to Congress’ effort to rein in Big Tech, a federal judge threw out antitrust lawsuits leveled against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission and more than 40 states.

In December 2020, both the Federal Trade Commission and 48 states accused Facebook of “buying up its rivals to illegally squash competition” and “cement its dominance over social media,” according to The New York Times.