“An open internet — and the free exchange of ideas it allows — is critical to our democratic process. The repeal of net neutrality would turn internet service providers into gatekeepers — allowing them to put profits over consumers while controlling what we see, what we do, and what we say online.” – New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, in a statement announcing the suit, filed on behalf of 21 states and the District of Columbia.

Source : 22 attorneys general sue to block net neutrality rollback – The Verge