CiVL News: Mar 25, 2026, 1:05 PM PDT -- FCC Router Ban, Iran War Oil Crisis, and Afghan Ally's Death in ICE Custody

Here's your latest episode from the Reason Magazine CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com. This episode discusses the FCC's ban on foreign-made wireless routers, the impact of the Iran war on global oil production, and the death of an Afghan veteran in ICE custody. It also covers a significant verdict against Meta for child safety violations. • The FCC has banned the sale of new foreign-made wireless routers in the US, citing national security risks.• This ban affects 80% of Americans who use consumer-grade routers for home internet access.• The Iran war has led to an 11 million barrels per day drop in global oil production.• White House trade adviser Peter Navarro incorrectly predicted the Iran war would lower energy prices.• Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal, an Afghan Special Forces veteran, died in ICE custody in Texas.• Paktyawal's family alleges ICE officers denied him access to his inhaler.• Many Afghan parolees, like Paktyawal, faced uncertain immigration status after their parole expired.• A New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for violating child protection laws.• The verdict found Meta liable for exposing minors to psychological dangers and harmful content. Join CiVL and be part of building the future you want to live in. Be an early adopter. We're just getting started. Human respect, a core tenet of CiVL's vision, recognizes that the path to a flourishing civilization does not lie in more efficient forms of coercion, but in the widespread adoption of human respect as a primary value. By moving away from the "Conflict Machine" and toward a culture of voluntary cooperation, we align ourselves with the natural requirements for human well-being. We built CiVL News out of our passion for free and open access to information. Follow the topics you care about, and don't be subjected to algos! You're invited to build a hub with us for ideas that upgrade civilizations.