The Supreme Court upheld the Universal Service Fund fee, a charge on phone bills that has provided billions for subsidized communication services for almost three decades. The 6-3 ruling reversed a lower court's unconstitutional ruling, emphasizing the fund's importance for millions across schools, libraries, and rural communities. The court's decision indicated bipartisan concern regarding the potential fallout from eliminating the fund, amidst broader discussions on the delegation of authority between Congress and federal agencies.
The Supreme Court upheld the fee on phone bills for the Universal Service Fund, crucial for subsidizing phone and internet services in schools, libraries, and rural areas.
Justices expressed concerns about the consequences of eliminating the Universal Service Fund, which has benefited tens of millions of Americans.
The justices found the challenge to the fund unconstitutional, reversing a lower court ruling, thus maintaining vital communication services nationwide.
Despite significant judicial scrutiny on Congress's delegation of authority to federal agencies, the Court maintained that the Universal Service Fund remains constitutionally sound.
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