State attorneys general line up to sue FCC over net neutrality repeal

State attorneys general are said to be lining up to sue the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its repeal of net neutrality rules.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is leading the effort.

"The FCC's vote to rip apart net neutrality is a blow to New York consumers and to everyone who cares about a free and open Internet," Schneiderman said. "The FCC just gave Big Telecom an early Christmas present, by giving internet service providers yet another way to put corporate profits over consumers.

"Today's rollback will give ISPs new ways to control what we see, what we do and what we say online. That's a threat to the free exchange of ideas that's made the internet a valuable asset in our democratic process."

Other states on board include Illinois, Oregon, Massachusetts and Washington, Ars Technica reports.

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