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10-15-2003, 8:07 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday that it would review a federal Internet pornography law, marking the second time the justices will weigh the constitutionality of restrictions on commercial Web sites with materials deemed "harmful to minors."
In response to pressure from antiporn groups, Congress enacted the law in 1998, but it was instantly challenged in court by the American Civil Liberties Union and has never been enforced. In May 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed the case for the first time, but said an appeals court decision was insufficient to establish that the law was unconstitutional.
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In response to pressure from antiporn groups, Congress enacted the law in 1998, but it was instantly challenged in court by the American Civil Liberties Union and has never been enforced. In May 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed the case for the first time, but said an appeals court decision was insufficient to establish that the law was unconstitutional.
Read more (http://www.businessweek.com/technology/cnet/stories/5090816.htm)