Privacy
Judges Appear Skeptical of Fifth Circuit Decision Tossing AT&T Fine
The Second Circuit heard arguments in Verizon's challenge to a fine for the same conduct.
Cox Communications
California’s $15 Broadband Proposal Could Save Households $1B Annually, State Report Finds
New report finds affordability mandate would cut less than 1% from top ISPs’ revenues.
Digital Inclusion
Supreme Court Still Won't Review N.Y. Affordable Broadband Act
A group of 22 states – including Massachusetts and California – supported New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office.
Digital Inclusion
ISPs Press Supreme Court to Reconsider N.Y. Internet Affordability Law
In a rare Supreme Court rehearing bid, ISPs argued the law was causing harm.
Digital Inclusion
New York's $15 Broadband Law Takes Effect Wednesday
N.Y. to enforce law mandating $15 and $20 Internet plans for low-income residents.
Affordability
N.Y. Attorney General Wants Supreme Court to Back Off State Law
Says high court should allow N.Y. to enforce the Affordable Broadband Act, which requires 25 Mbps for $15/month or 200 Mbps for $20/month
Second Circuit
Cable, Chamber of Commerce Ask SCOTUS to Toss N.Y. Broadband Law
Industry groups asked SCOTUS to strike down the Affordable Broadband Act – but only after net neutrality is sorted out.
Second Circuit
ISPs Ask Supreme Court to Find N.Y. Law Illegal – After Net Neutrality is Sorted Out
Broadband providers say Title I of the Communications Act preempts state rate regulation.
Second Circuit
ISPs Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down N.Y. Affordable Broadband Law
The state's attorney general agreed not to enforce the law while the Supreme Court reviews their request.
Second Circuit
ISPs Give Up Court Challenge to N.Y.’s Affordable Broadband Law
It's possible the ISPs will ask the FCC to preempt the New York law
Second Circuit
ISPs Asking FCC to Stay Net Neutrality Rules by June 7
That's the date trade groups have to decide whether to further challenge a New York law affected by the rules.
Second Circuit
Federal Inaction on ACP Spurs State-led Broadband Subsidies
As federal ACP support wanes, state broadband subsidy solutions in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia offer innovative solutions to maintain connectivity.
Second Circuit
Appeals Court Says Trump Can’t Block Twitter Critics
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2019 — A three-judge panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has found that President Donald Trump’s use of Twitter’s “block” feature against his critics violates the First Amendment because he uses his private Twitter account for official government business. The unanimous
