Supreme Court Blocks Order Requiring FCC Action on Campaign Finance Guidance

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay on a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that had mandated the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promptly address an appeal concerning its lowest unit charge (LUC) guidance. The FCC had appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing the lower court's order was an overreach and that the agency required more time for public comment and to avoid decisions on campaign finance rules during an election season.