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Statement on the DOJ Suing to Break Up Google's Ad Business

Today, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that it has filed a suit against Google for monopolization within digital advertising. In response to the announcement, Demand Progress Executive Director David Segal issued the following statement:

"Google's monopoly in the advertising technology market functionally forces publishers and advertisers to use its services. We're glad to see the Department of Justice demand a break up of this tech giant, directly taking on its unfair, anticompetitive practices. This move is critical to protect our democracy, increase innovation, and strengthen small businesses."

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