Applaud the States Fighting to Protect Competition in Media

Healthy competition and a diverse media landscape are essential to a strong democracy—and these state leaders deserve applause.

Attorneys general from 12 states have filed a lawsuit challenging the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that combining two of the nation's largest entertainment and media companies could reduce competition, increase costs for consumers, and leave fewer choices for audiences.

The lawsuit contends that excessive corporate consolidation can lead to higher prices, fewer entertainment options, and greater market power concentrated in the hands of a single company. Protecting competition helps ensure that consumers benefit from innovation, quality programming, and a marketplace where businesses compete fairly.

A diverse media ecosystem also plays an important role in a healthy democracy. Americans benefit when news organizations, studios, and entertainment companies remain independent, giving audiences access to a broad range of voices, viewpoints, and creative content.

The states bringing this case are standing up for consumers by asking the courts to carefully examine whether this merger serves the public interest and complies with antitrust laws designed to protect fair competition.

Strong antitrust enforcement helps keep markets competitive, protects consumers from excessive corporate power, and preserves choice for families across the country.

Add your name to applaud the states standing up for fair competition, protecting consumers, and defending a diverse and competitive media marketplace.