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Net Neutrality Regulations Stripped, Digital Divide Deepens

2/21/2025

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The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dismantled net neutrality regulations, leaving internet protections in disarray. Backed by the Trump administration and FCC chair Brendan Carr, this ruling raises concerns as only four states have enacted comprehensive laws. The future of fair internet access hangs in the balance, threatening to deepen the digital divide.

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Story summary

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dismantled net neutrality regulations, leaving internet protections in disarray. Backed by the Trump administration and FCC chair Brendan Carr, this ruling raises concerns as only four states have enacted comprehensive laws. The future of fair internet access hangs in the balance, threatening to deepen the digital divide.