22 States Sue to Keep Net Neutrality Protections
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What’s the story?
Twenty-two state attorneys general have filed lawsuits challenging the FCC’s recent repeal of net neutrality rules.
Why does it matter?
In December, the Federal Communications Commission voted to dismantle net neutrality regulations, allowing internet providers to speed up – or slow down – access to apps and websites.
The lawsuit - which every Democratic AG in the country joined - challenges that the FCC move was "arbitrary, capricious and an abuse of discretion" and violated federal laws and regulations.
"The repeal of net neutrality would turn internet service providers into gatekeepers—allowing them to put profits over consumers while controlling what we see, what we do, and what we say online," said New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, who is leading the suit.
Mozilla and internet advocacy groups Free Press, Public Knowledge, and New America’s Open Technology Institute filed similar petitions on Tuesday.
FCC spokesman Brian Hart declined to comment on the litigation.
What do you think?
Do you support what your state’s attorney general is – or is not – doing? Hit Take Action and tell your reps, then share your thoughts below.
—Josh Herman
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