Apr 18, 03:00 PM

Fifth Circuit Vacates Biden-Era FCC $57 Million Fine Against AT&T Citing Seventh Amendment Jury Trial Rights

A federal appeals court has vacated a $57 million fine imposed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against AT&T Inc. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the FCC violated AT&T's constitutional right to a jury trial in levying the penalty. This decision follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling emphasizing the necessity of jury trials for such fines. The ruling has been described as a victory for due process and the Seventh Amendment, which protects the right to a jury trial. The case marks a setback for the Biden-era FCC enforcement approach, with calls from some quarters for the FCC to revoke all outstanding fines imposed without jury trials, including fines against other companies such as Telnyx. FCC commissioners Brendan Carr and Simington were noted in relation to the case.

#Federal Communications Commission #FCC #Seventh Amendment #Biden #Telnyx #Brendan Carr #Simington

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