Government,
Administrative/Regulatory,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Sep. 16, 2024
9th Circuit ruling leaves wireless industry, cities claiming a win
Robert C. May III, a partner with Telecom Law Firm PC who represents the League of California Cities as well as many cities in the state, said his clients would consider filing a motion seeking en banc review by the full court.
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Friday rejected some of the challenges to a 2020 Federal Communications Commission ruling that requires cities in California and across the country to approve more requests for the construction and expansion of cell towers.
But attorneys for League of California Cities and other cities applauded the decision, which sided with them concerning requirements that new antenna and other facilities be concealed.
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