California fights “preposterous” Trump admin demand to scrap state broadband laws

November 3, 2026 n Jon Brodkinn

Summary

California is taking federal broadband grant money while refusing a federal requirement to abandon its state-level net neutrality and telecommunications rules. This disagreement is expected to spark multiple legal conflicts between the state, the federal government, and telecommunications companies pursuing these financial awards.

California is accepting $1.42 billion in broadband grant funding from the Trump administration, but the state is not accepting the Trump administration's demand that it stop enforcing a net neutrality law and other telecom regulations. California's stand against the Trump administration could result in multiple legal battles involving the state, federal government, and Internet providers seeking government funds. Although California…

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