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Supreme Court Upholds FCC's Authority to Penalize AT&T and Verizon

On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the FCC, upholding its ability to impose penalties on telecommunications companies like AT&T and Verizon. The Court found that the FCC's penalty scheme is constitutional and does not violate the companies' rights to a jury trial. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, arguing that the companies acted in good faith regarding the fines.

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On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the FCC, upholding its ability to impose penalties on telecommunications companies like AT&T and Verizon. The Court found that the FCC's penalty scheme is constitutional and does not violate the companies' rights to a jury trial. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, arguing that the companies acted in good faith regarding the fines.

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