Trump Administration Could Nullify California Internet Protections

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Publish Date:

October 19, 2026

Author(s):

Dayen, David

Source:

The American Prospect

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Related Organization(s):

Center for Internet and Society

Summary

The Trump administration has strong leverage to free these large companies from regulation because broadband is such a fundamental lifeline for the 21st century, and communities need access. “Everybody wants more people to be connected,” said Barbara van Schewick, director of the Stanford Center for Internet & Society. “The problem is that the Trump administration has turned this into a poison pill.”