FCC Reinstates Title II Net Neutrality Rules, Democrats Lead the Way

The FCC has voted 3-2 to reinstate "net neutrality" rules, classifying internet service providers (ISPs) as public utilities governed under Title II instead of Title I. The proposal aims to prevent broadband providers from blocking or throttling traffic unless companies pay more. This is the second time the FCC has voted to regulate private ISPs, with the previous rules being repealed in 2017. Proponents argue that government regulation is necessary to prevent ISPs from engaging in unfair practices, while opponents view it as a power grab. The proposal will face legal challenges, as it did in the past, but the courts have previously upheld the FCC's authority to impose or repeal rules.