Decision Handed Down: "Judges Toss Out Online Porn Law" (Multnomah PL v USA)

[gprice]

Just off the wire:

"Judges Toss Out Online Porn Law" 
MULTNOMAH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
AP story at:
http://library.northernlight.com/EB20020531490000023.html


>From the story, "Public libraries cannot be forced to use Internet filters 
designed to block pornography, three federal judges said Friday in overturning 
a new federal law. In a 195-page decision, the judges said the Children's 
Internet Protection Act went too far because the filters can also blocked 
access to sites that contain protected speech."

See Also: Read the Full-Text of The Court Decision 
http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/documents/opinions/02D0415P.HTM

See Also: ALA Page With Additional Details and Resources 
http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/documents/opinions/02D0415P.HTM



cheers,
gary

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