The Supreme Court rejected the Communications Decency Act today in a sweeping decision that will shape the future of free speech on the Internet. CNET's NEWS.COM examines the ramifications of this historic ruling in a comprehensive, multimedia special report.
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The law
High court rejects CDA lead story Long road to Supreme Court The Supremes in cyberspace commentary |
The future
New version of CDA expected Next decency battle: libraries States enforce own Net laws |
The medium
Internet isn't broadcast Technology no panacea Filtering is big business |
The people
Netizens cheer--for now video Backers focus on children (March 19, 1997) |
The history
CDA's roller-coaster ride (December 26, 1996) 50 ways to go to jail (September 14, 1996) The Net polices itself (June 15, 1996) Impact unclear worldwide (May 18, 1996) |