Supreme Court Curbs Power of Regulatory Agencies Like FCC
The decision could have a big impact on two pending cases involving the Federal Communications Commission, including net neutrality.
WASHINGTON, June 2024 - In a closely watched case, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that federal courts do not need to defer to regulatory agencies in disputes over the correct reading of vague laws passed by Congress.
In a 6-3 decision, the court overturned what’s known as the Chevron Doctrine, a 1984 Supreme Court precedent that required the judiciary to uphold agency statutory interpretations when laws came with unclear commands or had gaps needed filling.
