The Supreme Court appeared ready to back limited forfeiture powers for federal agencies during oral arguments in a pair of challenges to the ability for the Federal Communications Commission to impose fines on alleged lawbreakers. Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon asked the justices to toss more than $100 million in forfeitures imposed by the FCC. This case has significant implications for the regulatory powers of federal agencies.
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Media Coverage · April 21, 2026
The Supreme Court appears poised to limit the authority of federal agencies to impose fines on companies without a jury trial. Justices questioned whether the agency's process denied companies a jury trial, or if companies were simply trying to avoid negative publicity. The court's decision could have significant implications for regulatory enforcement.
newspaper Read articleSupreme Court sounds ready to back agency authority over violations Justices point out companies can get a jury trial over regulatory fines The Supreme Court appeared ready to back limited forfeiture powers for federal agencies during oral arguments Tuesday, in a pair of challenges to the ability for the Federal Communications Commission to impose fines on alleged lawbreakers. Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon asked the justices to toss more than $100 million in forfeitures imposed by t
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The Supreme Court appears poised to limit the authority of federal agencies to impose fines on companies without a jury trial. Justices questioned whether the agency's process denied companies a jury trial, or if companies were simply trying to avoid negative publicity. The court's decision could have significant implications for regulatory enforcement.
Supreme Court sounds ready to back agency authority over violations Justices point out companies can get a jury trial over regulatory fines The Supreme Court appeared ready to back limited …
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