A **federal appeals court** has ruled against the FCC's net neutrality regulations, marking the end of a long effort to regulate broadband providers.
The **U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit** stated that the FCC lacked the authority to restore rules preventing internet providers from restricting access.
This ruling impacts a key **Biden administration tech policy** that was backed by consumer advocates and tech companies but opposed by telecom giants.
FCC chairwoman **Jessica Rosenworcel** emphasized the need for Congress to enact net neutrality laws in response to consumer demand for **open internet access**.
The FCC's previous attempt to restore these regulations sparked renewed conflict between tech firms and broadband providers, continuing a **politically contentious debate**.