DOJ sues tech giant Apple [Video]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The government is going after tech giant Apple.

The Justice Department just announced a lawsuit against the company accusing them of having a monopoly in the smartphone market.

The landmark antitrust case accuses Apple of illegal behavior that hurts both their competitors and consumers.

The Department of Justice and 16 states say Apple is breaking federal law.

“Apple has maintained its power not because of its superiority, because of its unlawful exclusionary behavior,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Attorney General Merrick Garland argues Apple manipulates technology to undermine competitors and he says that crushes innovation and allows Apple to juice iPhone buyers for more money.

“Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies break the law,” said Garland.

Apple calls the lawsuit wrong on the facts and the law and NetChoice Attorney Carl Szabo agrees.

“It’s not about protecting consumers. It’s advancing the power and …