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Antitrust cases filed by farmers against John Deere represent a growing coalition of voices advocating against restrictive repair practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken steps to investigate these monopolies, while also having previously dismantled others in different sectors. Furthermore, proposed legislation such as the Freedom to Repair Act aims to amend copyright laws, granting legal avenues for individuals and independent mechanics to bypass restrictive digital locks for repairs.