Court Blocks Internet Indecency Law

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From: Jim Jacobus
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 00:00

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Just off the wire at 10am

Citing First Amendment, federal court blocks Internet indecency law


Copyright � 1996 The Associated Press 

PHILADELPHIA (Jun 12, 1996 10:17 a.m. EDT) -- A panel of federal judges 
blocked enforcement of a new law barring "indecent" material on the 
Internet, saying the worldwide computer network is protected by the 
First Amendment guarantee of free speech.

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Subject: Court Blocks Internet Indecency Law
Date: 1996/06/12
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