FTC v. Meta antitrust case
US District Court, District of Columbia · 1:20-cv-03590 · filed Dec 9, 2020 · On appeal
The FTC claimed Meta kept a social networking monopoly by buying Instagram and WhatsApp. After trial the court ruled for Meta; the FTC appealed to the DC Circuit in January 2026.
The case
- Plaintiffs
- US Federal Trade Commission
- Defendants
- Meta
- Court
- US District Court, District of Columbia
- Docket
- 1:20-cv-03590
- Filed
- Dec 9, 2020
- Status
- On appeal
- Outcome
- Ruling for Meta after trial (revised memorandum opinion 2 Dec 2025); FTC notice of appeal 20 Jan 2026
History
4 dated entries| Date | Entry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 | Appeal: NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 694 Order, by FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. Fee Status: No Fee Paid | Appeal | Link |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Ruling: REVISED MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on December 2, 2025. (lcjeb2) Modified to remove minute order on 12/2/2025 . | Ruling | Link |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Order: MINUTE ORDER: Having consulted with Plaintiff, Defendant, and all concerned third parties, the Court is now able to release its Memorandum Opinion with minimal redactions | Order | - |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Filing: Complaint filed: Federal Trade Commission v. Meta Platforms, Inc. | Filing | Link |
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Caption and links
Federal Trade Commission v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
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