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Supreme Court Weighs Limits on FCC's Power Over Telecoms

4/22/2026

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The Supreme Court expressed skepticism about limiting federal regulators' power in a Verizon and AT&T case.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined Verizon and AT&T over $100 million for selling customer location data without safeguards.
The telecom giants argue the process is unconstitutional and would limit their ability to defend themselves in court.
A ruling could reshape agency enforcement, with a decision anticipated by late June.

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The Supreme Court expressed skepticism about limiting federal regulators' power in a Verizon and AT&T case.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined Verizon and AT&T over $100 million for selling customer location data without safeguards.
The telecom giants argue the process is unconstitutional and would limit their ability to defend themselves in court.
A ruling could reshape agency enforcement, with a decision anticipated by late June.