A federal judge has ruled in favor of the State of Nebraska and other state enforcers, finding that Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining an illegal monopoly over the search engine market. The decision is expected to result in more options for consumers and is seen as a significant victory against Big Tech's dominance of the Internet.
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers commented on the ruling: "Today, a federal judge agreed with the State of Nebraska and other state enforcers and found that Google violated the antitrust laws by maintaining an illegal monopoly over the search engine market. This ruling is likely to lead to more options for consumers and is a significant victory against Big Tech’s dominance of the Internet."
Hilgers acknowledged his office's contribution to this case: "Our office played an important role in this case, and I’m grateful for our many current and former team members who helped achieve this victory."
He emphasized Nebraska's ongoing commitment to antitrust enforcement: "We remain committed to enforcing our antitrust and consumer protection laws in digital markets and ensuring that Nebraskans benefit from robust competition."