Fact checkPoliticsPublished May 31, 2026
The claim
“An appeals court struck down federal rules banning discrimination in access to broadband.”
Reporting on an Eighth Circuit ruling.
Our verdict
True
The Eighth Circuit vacated the FCC's 2023 digital discrimination order in May 2026.
What we found
The rule, opposed by internet providers, implemented the 2021 infrastructure law's broadband discrimination provision. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
Court strikes down FCC anti-discrimination rule opposed by internet providers. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against Ars Technica. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]Ars Technica · Court strikes down FCC anti-discrimination rule opposed by internet providers
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