FCC seeks delay in net neutrality court case, citing government shutdown
FCC seeks delay in net neutrality court case, citing government shutdownThe appeals court is still scheduled to hear arguments February 1 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs January 17, 2019 The government shutdown has not affected the operations of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) apparently wishes it would. The FCC has filed a motion with the court seeking a delay in oral arguments in a case that could potentially restore net neutrality. Oral arguments in a case, brought by a number of industry groups, are scheduled for February 1. The plaintiffs are seeking to reverse the FCCs action in overturning Obama administration rules that codified net neutrality, meaning ISPs must treat all internet traffic the same. While the government shutdown has not affected the courts operations, it has impacted the FCC. Due to the recent lapse in funding for the…