US EditionHow a Supreme Court case threatens the ‘luxury’ of the internet in libraries, schools and hospitals
- The Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging the $7 billion Universal Service Fund, which supports phone and internet services for low-income Americans.
- Tara O'Hagan, the Bullitt County Public Library's executive director, stated that internet access is a luxury and crucial for community members.
- The case could cost libraries, schools, and hospitals billions, with critics arguing it undermines the nondelegation doctrine and effectively acts as an indirect tax.
- The Universal Service Fund faces challenges, with critics arguing that paying for the program through regular congressional spending would be better for schools and libraries.
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