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Justice Department again seeks dismissal of Ligado’s $50 billion L-band lawsuit

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The U.S. Department of Justice argues that Ligado Networks’ L-band license does not grant protected property rights, asking a federal judge to dismiss the bankrupt satellite operator’s roughly $50 billion lawsuit over its derailed wireless network plans. The filing marks another effort by the government to end the case.

Discovered 2026-10-30T13:40:40.628943-07:00 | 2026-10-30T13:40:40.628943-07:00

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  • The dispute turns on whether Ligado’s L-band license carries protected property rights, a question with implications for how spectrum licenses are treated in litigation.
  • The roughly $50 billion claim puts the financial stakes of Ligado’s derailed wireless network plans before a federal judge.

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