U.S. Supreme Court rules CDA "unconstitutional"
The United States Supreme Court ruled today that the Communications Decency Act (CDA) is unconstitutional because it is vague enough that itsuppresses free speech. The CDA was passed a year ago by Congress. It madethe distribution of indecent
Paul Thurrott
June 25, 1997
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The United States Supreme Court ruled today that the Communications Decency Act (CDA) is unconstitutional because it is vague enough that itsuppresses free speech. The CDA was passed a year ago by Congress. It madethe distribution of indecent materials over the Internet illegal. Opponentsof the CDA, including the Nexus, salute the Supreme Court and its defenseof free speech
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