The Supreme Court has ruled that Internet service providers cannot be held liable for their customers' copyright infringement unless they take specific steps that cause users to violate their copyrights. The ruling means that ISPs do not have to conduct mass terminations of Internet users accused of illegally downloading or uploading pirated files. This ruling was unanimously decided in favor of Internet provider Cox Communications, who was hit with a $1 billion verdict for music piracy in 2019. Despite this, a federal appeals court still found Cox liable for willful contributory infringement. The court rejected Sony's claims and found that Cox is not liable for its users’ copyright infringement. Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court, stating that Cox did not induce its users' infringement nor provide a service tailored to infringe. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIA) expressed disappointment at the court's decision.