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U.S. Supreme CourtEmergency applicationDecided October 14, 2026October Term 2026Alerted in 14s

FCC v. Brown

Short name: Brown

Emergency application.

Court's summary

The Fourth Circuit’s mandamus order requiring the Federal Communications Commission to resolve an application for review within 48 hours of its entry is stayed because the order improperly interferes with the Commission’s discretion to determine the timing and procedures of its deliberative process.

Summary prepared by the Reporter of Decisions. Not part of the Court's opinion.

Docket
26A476
Date filed
October 14, 2026
Judges
Per Curiam

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