This page collects robocall and TCPA news that changes your rights or your odds in a case. Each story covers a court ruling, an FCC or FTC action, a state attorney general move or a lawsuit trend. Each one links the primary source and says what the change means if you are getting unwanted calls or texts.
What we cover and why
The rules on robocalls and spam texts change more often than most people realize. Some changes come from Congress, but most come from courts and agencies. A single appeals court opinion can decide whether spam texts support a lawsuit in your state. An FCC order can delay a consumer protection by a year. These stories track those changes as they happen.
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’s summary, we say so in the text.
How to read these stories
Each story follows the same plan. First, what happened, with exact dates. Second, what it means for someone who is getting these calls. Third, what to do about it. We try to be plain about limits. A court ruling in one circuit may not apply where you live. A proposed FCC rule is not a rule until the FCC adopts it. A regulator’s allegation is not a finding.
Recent stories cover several big shifts in 2025 and 2026. The Supreme Court’s June 2025 decision in McLaughlin v. McKesson stopped courts from simply deferring to the FCC’s reading of the TCPA. In July 2026 the Seventh Circuit ruled that texts are not calls under the Do Not Call lawsuit provision. The FCC also delayed its revoke-all opt-out rule until January 31, 2027, and it has cut more than 1,400 carriers off from U.S. networks since August 2025.
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 got break it. That depends on who called, how, how often, and whether you ever agreed. 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 facts, a case review is free. We will tell you honestly if we do not think you have a claim.
Frequently asked questions
How often is this news page updated?
We add a story when a court, the FCC, the FTC or state attorneys general take an action that changes consumers’ rights or the risk to callers. We also update existing stories when a rule’s date moves.
Where do the facts in these stories come from?
From primary sources wherever possible: court opinions, FCC orders and releases, FTC releases and state attorney general announcements. Each story lists its sources with links.
Does a new ruling affect a case I already have?
It can. Changes in how courts read the TCPA may apply to 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 lawsuit filings hit 2,810 in 2025 and ran 24.7% ahead through July 2026, per WebRecon, before a sharp July drop. What the trend means for your calls.
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? The Seventh Circuit said no on July 14, 2026. What that means for spam text claims in your state.
STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID Rules: What the FCC Changed and Proposed in 2025 and 2026
STIR/SHAKEN caller ID rules changed in 2025, and the FCC proposed more in October 2025 and May 2026. What it means for spoofed calls and Scam Likely tags.
FCC Opt-Out Rules: Stop Requests Count Now, but the Revoke-All Rule Waits Until 2027
The FCC revoke-all rule is delayed to January 31, 2027, but the opt-out rules from April 2025 already apply. What STOP means and how fast callers must act.
Do Not Call Complaints Rose in 2025: What the FTC’s New Data Book Shows
Do Not Call complaints rose to 2.6 million in FY 2025, led by robocalls, the FTC reported on Dec. 11, 2025. What the data shows and what to do about 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
AI voice cloning robocalls in the fake Biden case led to a $6 million FCC fine, a 2025 acquittal and a November 2025 civil judgment. What it means for you.
McLaughlin v. McKesson: Supreme Court Says Judges Decide What the TCPA Means
McLaughlin v McKesson (June 20, 2025) freed federal judges from FCC readings of the TCPA. What the 6 to 3 ruling means for robocall, text and fax claims.
One-to-One Consent Rule Struck Down: What the Eleventh Circuit Ruling Means for Lead Form Calls
The one-to-one consent rule was vacated on Jan. 24, 2025 and removed by the FCC in August 2025. What that means for calls that follow an online form.