Amit Mehta

Amit Mehta is a United States District Judge. He is newsworthy due to his involvement in two high-profile cases. First, he presided over the landmark antitrust case against Google, ruling in August 2024 that the company illegally held a monopoly in online search. Google has since appealed this ruling. Second, he ruled in January 2026 that the Trump administration acted illegally when it cancelled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants to states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. These rulings highlight Judge Mehta's role in adjudicating significant legal challenges related to antitrust law and executive power, making him a figure of considerable relevance in ongoing debates about technology regulation and political influence.