This page collects robocall and TCPA news that changes your rights or your chances in a case. Each story covers a court ruling, an FCC or FTC action, a state attorney general move or a lawsuit trend. Every story links to its primary source and explains what the change means if you are getting unwanted calls or texts.
Why Robocall and Spam Text Laws Keep Changing
The rules on robocalls and spam texts change more often than most people realize. Congress rarely updates the law. Most changes come from courts and federal agencies. One appeals court opinion can decide whether spam texts can support a lawsuit in your state. One FCC order can push back consumer protection by a year or more. Our stories track these changes as they happen.
How We Source Our TCPA and FCC News
We write each story from the primary record: the court opinion, the FCC order, the FTC press release or the attorney general’s announcement. Every story lists its sources, so you can read the original yourself. When we rely on a secondary source, such as a news report or a law firm summary, we say so in the story.
Robocall News Is Not Legal Advice About Your Calls
A news story explains a change in the law. It cannot tell you whether the calls you received break it. That depends on who called, how they called, how often, and whether you ever gave consent. If a story here matches your situation, start with our plain-English guide to the TCPA, then keep a record of each call with our call log and evidence guide.
If you want a lawyer to look at your situation, a case review is free. We will tell you honestly if we do not think you have a claim.
Robocall and TCPA News FAQs
How often is this robocall news page updated?
We add a story when a court, the FCC, the FTC, or a state attorney general takes action that changes consumer rights or the legal risk for callers. We also update older stories when a rule’s effective date changes.
Where do the facts in your TCPA stories come from?
From primary sources whenever possible: court opinions, FCC orders and releases, FTC releases, and state attorney general announcements. Each story lists its sources with links.
Does a new TCPA ruling affect a case I already filed?
It can. Changes in how courts interpret the TCPA may affect pending cases. Ask the lawyer handling your case how a specific ruling affects your claims.
Sources
TCPA Lawsuit Filings in 2025 and 2026: A Fast Start, Then a Sharp July Drop
TCPA lawsuits hit record levels in 2025 and stayed high in 2026 despite a July dip. See the latest filing trends and what they mean for your claim.
Robocall Mitigation Database Removals: FCC Cuts Off 14 More Phone Companies
Robocall Mitigation Database removals since 2025 have cut off more than 1,400 phone companies. What the FCC did on Sept. 2, 2026 and what it means for you.
Seventh Circuit: Spam Texts Are Not Calls Under the TCPA Do Not Call Lawsuit Provision
Are texts calls under the TCPA Do Not Call provision? What it means for spam text claims in your state.
STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID Rules: What the FCC Changed and Proposed in 2025 and 2026
Learn how STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication works, the FCC rules now in effect, proposed verified caller names, and what to do when a call looks spoofed.
FCC Opt-Out Rules: Stop Requests Count Now, but the Revoke-All Rule Waits Until 2027
Still getting robocalls after texting STOP? Learn the FCC opt-out rules in effect now and why the revoke-all rule waits until 2027.
Do Not Call Complaints Rose in 2025: What the FTC’s New Data Book Shows
FTC Do Not Call complaints rose to 2.6 million in 2025 as robocall reports surged. See top call topics, hardest-hit states and what to do about illegal calls.
Operation Robocall Roundup: State Attorneys General Take On the Phone Companies
Operation Robocall Roundup: state AGs warned 37 carriers in August 2025, then four big providers in December 2025. What changed, and what to do.
AI Voice Cloning Robocalls: How the Fake Biden Call Case Ended in Court
Learn how the FCC treats AI-generated voice robocalls under the TCPA, what the fake Biden robocall case showed, and steps to take after an unwanted AI call.
McLaughlin v. McKesson: Supreme Court Says Judges Decide What the TCPA Means
McLaughlin v. McKesson lets judges, not the FCC, decide what the TCPA means. Learn how the ruling affects your robocall, text message, and junk fax claims.
One-to-One Consent Rule Struck Down: What the Eleventh Circuit Ruling Means for Lead Form Calls
A federal court struck down the FCC one-to-one consent rule. Learn what it means for robocalls and texts after online forms and how to revoke consent.