The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday officially filed a proposal seeking court approval to break up Google's monopoly on search and detailing wide-reaching changes it believes Google should make to its business, including selling off its popular Chrome browser.

In a document filed with the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the DOJ says, "Google has manipulated its control of Chrome and Android to benefit itself, while sharing monopoly profits under conditions to induce third parties across the ecosystem to help Google maintain its monopolies."

The DOJ goes on to assert that "Google's unlawful behavior has deprived rivals not only of critical distribution channels but also distribution partners who could otherwise enable entry into these markets by competitors in new and innovative ways."

As a result, the DOJ wants to see major changes in the company.