Telecommunications Act of 1996
Coverage of Telecommunications Act of 1996 in the Nexus archive.
- Bipartisan lawmakers want to strip Big Tech's legal immunity that can shield social media companies
Bipartisan lawmakers aim to strip Big Tech's legal immunity, specifically Section 230 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which shields social media companies from lawsuits and criminal charges based on customer-posted content. This move is driven by concerns over free speech, government surveillance, and platform liability. Lawmakers like Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Jay Obernolte have played key roles in shaping internet regulation policy.
- ABC can beat Trump FCC's license threat if owner Disney is willing to fight
Disney, owner of ABC, has legal support to challenge the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) recent broadcast license review due to protections in the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Legal experts argue the law makes revoking or denying broadcast licenses extremely difficult, even during renewal processes.