LISTEN: Supreme Court seems skeptical of limiting FCC's power to fine companies
Summary
The Supreme Court heard a case about big fines given by federal regulators to Verizon and AT&T. The companies were fined over $100 million for selling customers' location data without proper protections, and they are challenging how the penalties were decided.Key Facts
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined Verizon and AT&T more than $100 million combined.
- The fines were for selling customers' location data without safety measures.
- Verizon and AT&T argue the penalty process is unconstitutional.
- They say the process does not give them enough chance to defend themselves in court.
- During the hearing, justices showed doubt about limiting the FCC’s power.
- Chief Justice John Roberts suggested the issue might be more about public relations than legality.
- The case is about how much power federal regulators have over companies.
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