Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
Summary
Ars Technica reports that a 4th Circuit court blocked the FCC's order to expand the Lowest Unit Charge (LUC) to political parties and joint fundraising committees. The court held that the LUC applies to candidates and their authorized committees, not to parties or non-candidate groups, and criticized the FCC for lacking statutory justification. The ruling highlights ongoing debates over campaign-finance rules, broadcast advertising, and regulatory processes.