Court strikes down FCC anti-discrimination rule opposed by Internet providers

The 8th Circuit struck down the FCC’s broadband anti-discrimination rule.

The court said the law allows bans on intentional discrimination, but not disparate-impact liability.

Telecom, cable, and housing groups had challenged the rule.

The ruling narrows the FCC’s ability to police broadband access policies and weakens a federal tool aimed at protecting access for protected groups.