Federal Court Decisions Affecting A2P Messaging
A source-linked guide to federal court decisions and how this authority layer fits into U.S. A2P messaging programs.
What this authority layer covers
Federal decisions that affect how TCPA provisions, autodialer rules, consent theories, and private-action rights are interpreted.
Authorities and official sources
Each entry explains what the source says, where its limits are, and what it does not establish.
Court decision · Current
Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid, 592 U.S. 395
Not yet reviewed · No current substantive review date recorded
Existing claims, limitations, assessment and historical verification labels are preserved; their presence is not evidence of a current review.
How this authority relates to messaging
SMS/MMS applicability has not been assessed for this record. Its inclusion identifies an authority for review; it does not establish applicability to your program.
What the source establishes
- Narrows ATDS definition by requiring random or sequential number generator functionality
- Reduces some federal autodialer theories, but does not remove consent/DNC exposure for texts generally
Limits and important context
- Current controlling precedent
Official and supporting sources
Source and review details
- Jurisdiction
- United States federal
- Source type
- Court decision
- Recorded operative status
- Current
Court decision · Current
Barr v. AAPC, 591 U.S. 610
Not yet reviewed · No current substantive review date recorded
Existing claims, limitations, assessment and historical verification labels are preserved; their presence is not evidence of a current review.
How this authority relates to messaging
SMS/MMS applicability has not been assessed for this record. Its inclusion identifies an authority for review; it does not establish applicability to your program.
What the source establishes
- Severed TCPA government-debt exception while leaving robocall/text restrictions in place
- Preserved the main TCPA regime rather than invalidating it
Limits and important context
- Current controlling precedent
Official and supporting sources
Source and review details
- Jurisdiction
- United States federal
- Source type
- Court decision
- Recorded operative status
- Current
Court decision · Current
Insurance Marketing Coalition v. FCC
Not yet reviewed · No current substantive review date recorded
Existing claims, limitations, assessment and historical verification labels are preserved; their presence is not evidence of a current review.
How this authority relates to messaging
SMS/MMS applicability has not been assessed for this record. Its inclusion identifies an authority for review; it does not establish applicability to your program.
What the source establishes
- Vacated the FCC’s “one-to-one consent” lead-gen rule before effectiveness
- Federal baseline did not shift to one-seller-at-a-time consent; lead-gen still high risk but that specific rule is not operative
Limits and important context
- Current and material
Official and supporting sources
Source and review details
- Jurisdiction
- United States federal
- Source type
- Court decision
- Recorded operative status
- Current
Court decision · Current
McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson, 606 U.S. 146
Not yet reviewed · No current substantive review date recorded
Existing claims, limitations, assessment and historical verification labels are preserved; their presence is not evidence of a current review.
How this authority relates to messaging
SMS/MMS applicability has not been assessed for this record. Its inclusion identifies an authority for review; it does not establish applicability to your program.
What the source establishes
- District courts independently interpret the TCPA in enforcement proceedings and give FCC interpretations appropriate respect rather than automatic Hobbs Act preclusion.
Limits and important context
- National rule; downstream outcomes may vary by circuit and district.
Official and supporting sources
Source and review details
- Jurisdiction
- United States federal
- Source type
- Court decision
- Recorded operative status
- Current
Court decision · Current
Steidinger v. Blackstone Medical Services, No. 25-2398 (7th Cir. July 14, 2026)
Not yet reviewed · No current substantive review date recorded
Existing claims, limitations, assessment and historical verification labels are preserved; their presence is not evidence of a current review.
How this authority relates to messaging
SMS/MMS applicability has not been assessed for this record. Its inclusion identifies an authority for review; it does not establish applicability to your program.
What the source establishes
- The Seventh Circuit held that 47 U.S.C. § 227(c)(5) does not permit a private suit for receipt of unwanted texts.
Limits and important context
- Binding only in the Seventh Circuit; does not decide § 227(b), bind other circuits, or invalidate other FCC rules.
Official and supporting sources
Source and review details
- Jurisdiction
- United States federal
- Source type
- Court decision
- Recorded operative status
- Current
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