Sixth Circuit Appeals Court Stays the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules
'Because the broadband providers have shown that they are likely to succeed on the merits and that the equities support them, we grant the stay,' the court said.
WASHINGTON, Aug.1 , 2024 - A federal court in Ohio on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission from moving forward with major regulations covering Internet Service Providers like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon.
Sixth Circuit Stay Order
PER CURIAM. On May 22, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission issued a rule classifying broadband internet providers as common carriers subject to heightened regulatory requirements under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. See Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet, 89 Fed. Reg. 45404 (May 22, 2024) (to be codified at 47 CFR pts. 8, 20). The rule was set to go into effect on July 22, 2024. We administratively stayed this effective date until August 5, 2024. Several broadband providers asked this court to stay the final rule pending review of their petitions. Because the broadband providers have shown that they are likely to succeed on the merits and that the equities support them, we grant the stay.
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A panel of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati issued a stay that blocked enforcement of the Federal Communications Commission's Net Neutrality rules – which, among other things, ensured an open Internet for lawful content.
