Menu
The Columbian logo tagline
Login
Wednesday,  December 11 , 2024
Current weather Vancouver, WA

Linkedin Pinterest
News / Business

U.S. govt, states bring antitrust action against Facebook

By MARCY GORDON and MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press
Published: December 9, 2020, 12:36pm
FILE- In this Aug. 6, 2020 file photo, New York State Attorney General Letitia James takes a question at a news conference in New York. Federal regulators and a group of states launched a landmark antitrust offensive against Facebook, accusing the social network of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors. "It's really critically important that we block this predatory acquisition of companies and that we restore confidence to the market," said James during a press conference announcing the lawsuit.
FILE- In this Aug. 6, 2020 file photo, New York State Attorney General Letitia James takes a question at a news conference in New York. Federal regulators and a group of states launched a landmark antitrust offensive against Facebook, accusing the social network of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors. "It's really critically important that we block this predatory acquisition of companies and that we restore confidence to the market," said James during a press conference announcing the lawsuit. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators asked Wednesday for Facebook to be ordered to divest its Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services as the U.S. government and 48 states and districts accused the company of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors.

The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Thank you for reading The Columbian.

Subscribe for only $99/year to get unlimited access.

Already a subscriber? Sign in right arrow icon

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Community Funded Journalism logo

Related Stories

Featured Realtor
Columbian Homes featured real estate agent
View Listings