ISPs Could Face Cutoff Duty

If the Supreme Court endorses a liability standard that equates provider 'knowledge' of repeat infringers with a duty to act, internet service providers could be legally required to disconnect or otherwise police subscribers, creating operational and constitutional risks for large account holders (universities, hospitals, libraries) and for public‑interest access. The case signals courts are weighing technical feasibility and collateral harms when assigning liability in digital networks. — A ruling that forces ISPs to police or cut off customers would reshape internet governance, access rights, platform design, and how private companies and governments handle alleged illegal behavior online.