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Ohio Appeals Court Blocks Biden’s Push for Net Neutrality

Lisa Miller by Lisa Miller
January 3, 2025
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The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio struck down the Biden administration’s attempt to restore net neutrality regulations on Thursday, January 2nd. The court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not have the authority to regulate internet providers like utilities, significantly impacting the fight for open internet policies. The decision cited a Supreme Court precedent that curtails the power of federal agencies to interpret laws expansively.

Net neutrality rules, first introduced during Barack Obama’s presidency, aimed to ensure that internet providers treated all legal content equally without favoring or throttling specific services. However, these regulations were repealed in 2018 under Donald Trump. The appeals court decision effectively ends years of policy shifts, leaving the issue to Congress for resolution. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel stated, “This decision underscores the need for Congress to act and codify open internet principles into federal law.”

The ruling has reignited debates between supporters and opponents of net neutrality. Consumer advocacy groups, such as Public Knowledge, expressed concerns that the decision would give internet providers unchecked power to manipulate internet access, eroding consumer protections. They argued that the court’s view of broadband as an “information service” rather than a telecommunications utility creates a regulatory gap that could harm users.

On the other side, industry groups and Republican FCC members welcomed the decision. USTelecom, representing companies like Verizon and AT&T, hailed it as a victory for market-driven innovation and competition. FCC member Brendan Carr labeled the Biden administration’s push as an “internet power grab” and supported the court’s stance to limit agency overreach.

The legal battle over net neutrality has been emblematic of the broader tension between regulatory oversight and market freedom. While state-level net neutrality laws remain unaffected, advocates argue that national regulations are critical to ensuring fairness and preventing discriminatory practices by internet providers.

With the court ruling closing the door on FCC-led efforts, the next steps for net neutrality depend on legislative action. Lawmakers face mounting pressure to address the issue and establish a permanent framework to balance innovation, competition, and consumer rights in the digital age.

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