Topic: US Justice Department
The US Justice Department plays a significant role in shaping policies that impact free speech and privacy, often prioritizing regulatory actions against technology companies. Its involvement in cases related to censorship, antitrust, and data privacy raises concerns about the balance between enforcement and the protection of individual liberties. The department’s actions can influence how tech platforms manage user content and data, often leading to increased surveillance and restrictions on free expression.
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Julian Assange Strikes Deal with US Authorities, Walks Free With No Further Prison Time for WikiLeaks Founder
A federal judge just needs to approve the deal for Assange to be released under a time-served agreement.
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UK to investigate “symbiotic relationship” between Apple and Google as part of antitrust concerns
The companies are accused of collision.
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Pro-encryption fight hindered as US appeals court refuses to unseal papers
The sucessful argument that allowed Facebook to reject a wiretap remains unavailable to be used as prescedent.
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Google says it’s not a monopoly
Document shows Google would argue that the existence of Amazon and Facebook show that it’s not a monopoly power.
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US Justice Department defends tech liability immunity in YouTube censorship case
The defense came just three weeks before President Trump called for this immunity to be revoked.
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Justice Department to team up with states to outline Google antitrust action
2020 could be the year a federal antitrust investigation is opened.
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67 percent of Americans believe big tech companies have behaved anticompetitively
More people that ever think big tech companies should face antitrust scrutiny.