Posts Tagged ‘Chevron’
The Final Nail in the Coffin of National Net Neutrality
By: Sam Schroeder For over twenty years, net neutrality has been at the forefront of a fight for the freedom of internet access.[1] Net neutrality refers to FCC rules that require that internet service providers (“ISPs”) provide equal internet access to all websites.[2] Without net neutrality, ISPs can set up prioritized internet ‘fast lanes’ that…
Read MoreAfter Chevron: The Uncertain Future of Environmental Policy and Agency Authority
By: Emily Siguenza Since its 1984 ruling, Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense[1] had taken a large role in the federal government. The ruling explicitly stated that if Congress has not directly addressed the matter or its intent is unclear, it is reasonable for the court to rely on the agency’s interpretation, as Congress delegated…
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