Federal Judge Clears Meta, Undermining Efforts to Rein in Big Tech Monopoly

In a concerning blow to efforts aimed at protecting American consumers and preserving economic sovereignty, a federal judge in Washington ruled that Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp did not violate antitrust laws. This judgment delivers a setback to the Federal Trade Commission’s attempts to hold Silicon Valley giants accountable for monopolistic practices that threaten free market competition. Why Does This Ruling Matter for America’s Economic Freedom? Judge James Boasberg's extensive 89-page ruling stated that the FTC failed to demonstrate Meta engaged in illegal monopoly behavior when it acquired two of its largest competitors between 2012 and 2014. These companies—Instagram,...