💨 Abstract

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the Universal Service Fund, a fee added to phone bills that supports subsidized services in schools, libraries, and rural areas. The justices rejected a challenge from a conservative group, affirming the constitutionality of the program. The case highlighted debates over the nondelegation doctrine and the court's recent trend of reining in federal agencies. Both the Trump and Biden administrations defended the program, emphasizing its broad benefits.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff