Judge rules Biden-era internet grant program unconstitutionally prioritized racial minorities

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a high-speed internet grant program signed into law by President Biden unconstitutionally used race as a factor in deciding where to dole out the funds. U.S. District Judge John Bates heavily cited the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education admissions in agreeing with President Trump, who...

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a high-speed internet grant program signed into law by President Biden unconstitutionally used race as a factor in deciding where to dole out the funds. U.S. District Judge John Bates heavily cited the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education admissions in agreeing with President Trump, who...