13 states led by Arkansas and Indiana AGs sue FCC over new prison phone service regulation, alleging it violates state sovereignty and funding.

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita have filed a lawsuit with 13 states against a new FCC rule that regulates prison phone service. The lawsuit asserts that the rule undermines state sovereignty, hampers management of correctional facilities, and could raise costs for inmate phone calls. The attorneys general argue the FCC overstepped its authority by capping rates and eliminating commission structures vital for prison security funding.

October 02, 2024
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