Trump Sued Again For Illegally Destroying The Digital Equity Act (And A Bunch Of Useful Programs That Helped His Own Supporters) - Above the Law

"The law, passed as part of the infrastructure bill, was slated to bring millions in new broadband grants and digital literacy tools, education, and training to Americans (of all kinds). The bill helped everybody (including Trump-supporting rural veterans and rural residents), but because Trump's team seemed to assume that the word equity meant "help minorities," the program was the brutal victim of our mad, incoherent, con man king and his army of mindless earlobe nibblers."

"The NDIA was poised to receive one of the biggest chunks of Act funding; a $25.7 million grant it was going to use to help connect people to the Internet via 13 programs across 11 states. Not only via direct access to affordable physical equipment, but digital literacy training for seniors and vets to gain access to online education, health care, and other essential services:"

"Back in June, a coalition of 20 states sued the Trump administration, correctly stating that it's illegal for the administration to unilaterally dismantle an act of Congress and freeze and repurpose funding that had already been allotted. That case is winding through the court system, but the damage has already been done to countless traditionally underfunded programs and organizations that had been told they were getting the money."

Trump unilaterally froze the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act, calling the law 'racist' and 'unconstitutional,' and halted grants intended for broadband access and digital literacy. The program targeted millions with broadband grants, equipment and training benefiting diverse populations including rural veterans. A coalition of 20 states sued, asserting the executive branch cannot unilaterally dismantle or repurpose congressional appropriations. The National Digital Inclusivity Alliance also sued to restore funds, including a $25.7 million grant for 13 programs across 11 states. The frozen funds disrupted programs, leaving organizations and thousands of people without promised digital access and training.

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