The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on Thursday to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules that were previously rescinded during the Trump administration. The decision, passed by a narrow 3-2 vote along party lines, reinstates regulations that prevent internet service providers from blocking, throttling, or prioritizing certain content. This move, which reclassifies broadband service under the Communications Act as a common carrier, aims to ensure open and fair access to the internet for all users. The reinstatement of these rules has sparked controversy, with some viewing it as a necessary protection for consumers and others, including FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, criticizing it as a governmental overreach. Legal challenges are expected to follow.