A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Federal Communications Commission lacks legal authority to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules.
The three-judge panel of the Cincinnati-based 6th Circuit Court of Appeals said the agency first implemented it in 2015 under former Democratic President Barack Obama, but then in 2017 under former Republican President Barack Obama. It said the FCC does not have the authority to reinstate rules repealed by the commission. Donald Trump.
President Biden had encouraged the FCC to reinstate the rules.
Net neutrality rules require internet service providers to treat internet data and users equally, rather than restricting access, slowing down speeds, or blocking content for certain users. Masu. The rules also prohibit special arrangements in which ISPs offer increased network speeds or access to preferred users.
The court's latest decision to curb the power of federal agencies is the Supreme Court's decision in a case known as Roper-Bright, which overturned a 1984 precedent that gave agencies deference in interpreting the laws they have jurisdiction over. He cited the June ruling. “Applying Roper Bright means that the FCC's sway can end,” the court ruled.
The FCC did not immediately comment.
In April, the FCC voted along party lines to resume regulatory oversight of broadband internet and reinstate open internet rules adopted in 2015 and rescinded under then-President Trump. The industry group filed a lawsuit and succeeded in persuading the court to temporarily suspend the rule while considering the case.
The rules give the FCC new tools to police Chinese telecommunications companies and the ability to monitor internet service outages.
