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CIEC Court Challenge Update
From: Dave Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 1996 14:06:37 -0500
Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition Update - 2/28/96 http://www.cdt.org/ciec ciec-info () cdt org ** Internet Users vs. Reno -- the Fight to Protect the Net ** 1. The Coalition continues to grow! Over 2000 Individual Internet Users have joined CIEC as of 2:00 pm ET Wed 2/28. The coalition is growing at a steady rate of 100 per hour. Thanks to everyone who has already joined. You can find out more by visiting the CIEC home page (URL below). 2. Schedule of Events: Feb. 26, 1996 -- CIEC Files Complaint in Philadelphia Federal Court. March 1, 1996 -- CIEC to file request for Preliminary Injunction against the Communications Decency Act March 15, 1996 -- Government will file reply to CIEC P.I Request March 21 - 22, -- Evidentiary Hearing for Plaintiffs (ie. live witnesses). Both the CIEC and ACLU cases will be heard together on these dates. April 11 - 12 -- Hearing in which Government presents its side of case, including witnesses and any other evidence. A decision will be announced by the court sometime after mid-April. Regardless of who wins this first round, the case is certain be before the court soon. 3. For More Information: For more information on the CIEC challenge, including the text of the complaint and information on how you can join the fight: * World Wide Web -- http://www.cdt.org/ciec/ * General Information about CIEC -- ciec-info () cdt org * Copy of the Complaint -- ciec-docs () cdt org
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