ACLU v. Reno overview and updates

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