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Bipartisan Push Urges Supreme Court to Protect Internet Access

1/21/2025

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A bipartisan coalition of nearly 30 U.S. lawmakers is rallying for the Supreme Court to defend the Universal Service Fund (USF), vital for providing internet access to low-income and rural communities. Following a Fifth Circuit ruling deeming the fund unconstitutional, the Supreme Court's upcoming decision could reshape connectivity for millions of Americans, making it a pivotal moment for digital equity.

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Story summary

A bipartisan coalition of nearly 30 U.S. lawmakers is rallying for the Supreme Court to defend the Universal Service Fund (USF), vital for providing internet access to low-income and rural communities. Following a Fifth Circuit ruling deeming the fund unconstitutional, the Supreme Court's upcoming decision could reshape connectivity for millions of Americans, making it a pivotal moment for digital equity.