Lawsuit Aims to Block Chicago’s New Social Media Tax. Here’s What to Know

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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...