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U.S. appeals court strikes down FCC's net neutrality rules


6th Circuit finds regulator did not act within its legal authority

The rules require broadband operators to treat all internet traffic equally and banned them from giving preferential treatment to some sites by speeding up or slowing down consumer access. With this decision it is clear that Congress now needs to heed their call, take up the charge for net neutrality and put open internet principles in federal law.” In a statement commissioner Brendan Carr applauded the ruling, saying, “I am pleased that the appellate court invalidated President Biden’s Internet power grab by striking down these unlawful Title II regulations.

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