Digital Inclusion

One Year After Cancellation, Digital Equity Act Tied Up in Legal Challenges

The decision to cancel the program is under litigation from affected groups and states.

Jericho Casper, Mira Bhakta

May 8, 2026 — 3 min read

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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2026 – Friday marked one year since the Trump administration moved to cancel the Digital Equity Act, the decision continues to face legal challenges and sharp criticism from lawmakers and digital access advocates.

The lead plaintiff in NDIA v. Trump, a lawsuit filed in October suing Donald Trump and senior Commerce Department officials for the decision, said Thursday that the reversal has forced its affiliates to scrap projects, make difficult staffing decisions, and caused some organizations to shut down entirely.

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance has launched a monthlong campaign to ensure the President’s request to eliminate Digital Equity Act funds from the 2027 budget is not heeded by Congress.

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