The trial date for ALA's legal challenge to the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) has been rescheduled for February 14th, the federal government sought an extension. The case will be heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Plaintiffs in the suit include libraries, library users, state library associations, and the Freedom to Read Foundation. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a similar challenge; the two cases have been consolidated by the court and will be heard together. The bill requires libraries to adopt acceptable-use policies accompanied by a "safety technology" that would block access to material deemed "harmful for minors." CIPA mandates the use of blocking technology for public libraries that seek Universal Service discounts for Internet access, Internet service, or internal connections or that seek LSTA funds to purchase computers for Internet access or pay for Internet access.