Long road to high court

CNET's NEWS.COM has covered the circuitous path of the Communications Decency Act since its creation last year.

February 1, 1996
•	Senate, House pass telecom bill with CDA
February 8, 1996
•	Clinton signs telecom bill/ACLU files suit in Philadelphia
•	The American Reporter files suit in Manhattan
February 9, 1996
•	Justice Department grants temporary restraining order against CDA
February 26, 1996
•	Cititzens Internet Empowerment Coalition files suit to represent industry concerns
March 6, 1996
•	Senators draft bill to repeal abortion provision of CDA
March 14, 1996
•	Rep. Anna Eshoo introduces amendment to modify CDA language
March 22, 1996
•	Arguments open for ACLU vs. Reno
April 15, 1996
•	Last testimony heard for ACLU vs. Reno
May 10, 1996
•	Oral arguments conclude for ACLU vs. Reno
June 3, 1996
•	Manhattan court hears final arguments for American Reporter vs. Reno
June 12, 1996
•	Philadelphia court rejects CDA
July 1, 1996
•	Justice Department files appeal of Philadelphia decision
July 29, 1996
•	Manhattan court rules against CDA
August 15, 1996
•	Justice Department files appeal of American Reporter decision
December 6, 1996
•	Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of Philadelphia decision
February 14, 1997
•	Rep. Zoe Lofgren introduces bill to repeal CDA
March 19, 1997
•	CDA argued in high court
March 26, 1997
•	Judge throws out challenge to abortion provision in CDA

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