The U.S. Department of Justice has officially requested that a federal judge force Google to sell its Chrome web browser, marking a significant escalation in the government’s antitrust case against the search giant. The filing follows an August ruling which found that Google maintained an illegal monopoly in the online search market. In addition to the divestiture of Chrome, prosecutors are seeking restrictions on the Android operating system and an end to multi-billion dollar agreements that make Google’s search engine the default on devices like the iPhone. Legal experts suggest these measures aim to dismantle the data-collection cycle that reinforces Google's market dominance. Google has strongly criticized the proposal, with company representatives calling it a 'radical intervention' that would harm American consumers and developers. The company maintains that its market position is the result of product quality and plans to appeal the initial monopoly ruling. A final decision on the proposed remedies is expected from U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta by mid-2025.