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SCOTUS backs FCC's fine system

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), affirming its system for imposing fines on wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon. The ruling addressed whether the FCC's internal proceedings violated the companies' constitutional right to a jury trial. The FCC had fined AT&T $57m and Verizon nearly $47m for unlawfully selling customer location data without consent. The court's decision supports the FCC's authority to assess penalties, with Justice Department lawyers arguing that companies can challenge these assessments in court. The ruling follows a split among regional appellate courts regarding the legality of the FCC's procedures.

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