Court's Decision Striking Down the CDA in ACLU v. Reno
The Decision
- ACLU Lauds Judges' Ruling Protecting Free Speech in Cyberspace
- Special Three-Judge Panel's Ruling in ACLU v. Reno (255 k)
ACLU v. Reno Case Materials
- Plaintiff's Proposed Findings of Fact (687 K)
- ACLU v. Reno Post-Trial Brief
- ACLU v. Reno: A Chronology
- Teens Affected by Online Censorship Speak Out
- ACLU v. Reno Plaintiffs and Affidavits
- Temporary Restraining Order
- Stipulation of Non-enforcement between Plaintiffs and Dept. of Justice
- ACLU v. Reno Plaintiff's Brief Seeking a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction
- ACLU v. Reno Complaint
ACLU v. Reno Trial News Updates
- 06/28/1996 -- Government to Appeal ACLU v. Reno Decision Protecting Free Speech in Cyberspace; ACLU Encouraged by Supreme Court Ruling on Cable
- 06/11/1996 -- Decision Scheduled for Release June 12, 1996: ACLU Press Conference Set for 11 AM
- 05/10/1996 -- At Closing Arguments, ACLU Calls on Court to Protect Free Speech in Cyberspace
- 05/08/1996 -- Closing Arguments Heard Friday, May 10
- 05/01/1996 -- ACLU Honored for "Excellence in Internet Promotion" at Internet World Conference
- 04/15/1996 -- Government Witness: "Censor First, Ask Questions Later;" Plaintiffs Waive Rebuttal of Government Testimony; Oral Arguments Moved Up to Friday, May 10th
- 04/12/1996 -- 1st Government Witness Acknowledges Difficulty in Finding Sexually Explicit Material Online; 2nd Government Witness Returns Monday to Conclude Testimony; Plaintiffs Have Option to Rebut Government Case Monday
- 04/04/1996 -- Government Calls Two Witnesses; MIT Expert Will Testify for Plaintiffs on PICS Standards
- 04/01/1996 -- Barry Steinhardt asks: "Is Cyberspace Free?"
- 03/29/1996 -- ACLU to Take the Stand in Third Day of Testimony
- 03/22/1996 -- First Two Days of Trial in Battle for Free Speech in Cyberspace
- 03/20/1996 -- Background Briefing: Three-Judge Panel to Hear ACLU Testimony in Landmark Challenge to Internet Censorship Law
ACLU v. Reno Trial Testimony and Transcripts: Gavel to Gavel Coverage
Thursday, March 21, 1996
Friday, March 22, 1996