Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down FCC's Net Neutrality Rules, Dealing Major Blow To Agency's Oversight Powers

A federal appeals court has struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s effort to reimpose net neutrality rules, marking a decisive setback for the agency's oversight ambitions. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the FCC lacked authority to regulate wireless and home-broadband services under rules previously used for telephone networks. The decision follows the Supreme Court's rejection of the Chevron deference, limiting agency powers to interpret ambiguous federal laws.