PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 13, 2026
Eighth Circuit strikes down FCC's 2023 digital discrimination rule
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the FCC's 2023 "Digital Discrimination" rule, which was established under Section 60506 of the IIJA, impacting future broadband regulation.
Key Takeaways
- The Eighth Circuit vacated the FCC's 2023 "digital discrimination" rule.
- The rule was established under Section 60506 of the IIJA.
- The ruling directly affects future FCC broadband regulation tied to that provision.
Why It Matters
The immediate effect is that the FCC's 2023 digital discrimination rule is no longer in force. That narrows the agency's current regulatory footing under Section 60506 of the IIJA and removes a specific broadband compliance framework. For the broader ecosystem, the decision resets how future FCC broadband rules can be built around that statute. The key item to watch is any FCC response or revised rulemaking tied to Section 60506.
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