Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of 38 state attorneys general in proposing sweeping remedies to dismantle Google’s unlawful monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition in the digital marketplace.
The push follows a landmark ruling in August 2024 by a federal district court in Washington, D.C., which found that Mountain View, California-based Google violated federal antitrust laws by maintaining a monopoly in online search and search advertising through anticompetitive practices. The court’s decision marked a significant win in the ongoing efforts to curb Big Tech dominance.
“The remedies proposed are reasonable, measured steps to restore competition and protect consumers,” Miyares said in a statement issued Nov. 21. “Virginia is proud to help produce a balanced resolution that benefits consumers and competitors alike.”
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares speaks during an interview at the Office of the Attorney General in …