Judge Dismisses FTC Antitrust Case Against Meta: Court Rules No Social Media Monopoly Exists

Nov 19, 2025 03:09 am CST

A US federal judge has dismissed the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Meta, ruling that competition from TikTok and YouTube prevents the company from having monopoly power in social media. The landmark decision concludes a five-year legal battle and represents a significant setback for US regulators' efforts to rein in big tech companies through antitrust enforcement.