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New York plans to sue FCC for repealing net neutrality rules

Dec 14, 2017 3:00 pm

Matthew Hamilton reports in Capitol Confidential that after the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 Dec. 14 to rollback net neutrality rules, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says he will sue over the FCC. “The FCC’s vote to rip apart net neutrality is a blow to New York consumers, and to everyone who cares about a free and open internet,” Schneiderman said in a statement. “The FCC just gave Big Telecom an early Christmas present, by giving internet service providers yet another way to put corporate profits over consumers. Today’s rollback will give ISPs new ways to control what we see, what we do, and what we say online. That’s a threat to the free exchange of ideas that’s made the Internet a valuable asset in our democratic process.” Net neutrality rules treat everything on the internet equally, stopping internet service providers from blocking sites or charging more for certain content. Schneiderman says he will team with other states on a lawsuit. Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted, "Today's ruling by the FCC is dangerous. The internet must remain free and open to all. New York will take all necessary steps to protect net neutrality." Matthew Hamilton reports in Capitol Confidential.
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