| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 25, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 25, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/25/lawsuit-aims-block-chicago-s-new-social-media-tax-here-s-what-know |
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NetChoice, a trade association representing the tech industry, filed a [ lawsuit
][1] in Cook County on March 13 to block the Social Media Amusement Tax included
in Chicago’s 2026 spending plan.
Crafted by Mayor Brandon Johnson, the measure forces social media companies to
pay a tax of 50 cents per...