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Amendment I: "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble."
on the Day of the Supreme Court Decision
In February 1996, President Clinton made Internet censorship the law of the
land by signing the Communications Decency Act. The CDA -- a blatant
affront to free speech -- has since become a symbol of the ignorance and
contempt the American political establishment reserves for Internet users
and their constitutional rights.
Now, more than one year later, the United States Supreme Court is poised to
decide the fate of free speech for the 21st century.
On Wednesday or Thursday of this week, the Supreme Court will issue it's
decision in the landmark case of ACLU vs. Reno.
On the day the decision comes down, The Electronic Frontier Foundation,
Wired Ventures, and the Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition invite you
to join us for a RALLY to show your support for free speech online
Please join us to discuss the free speech implications of this ruling with
plaintiffs and organizers of the legal challenge.
When: On the day the Supreme Court issues its decision.
Where: South Park (between 2nd and 3rd, Bryant Street and Brannan Street) San Francisco. Speakers (Tentative):
For up-to-the-minute information on the status of the decision, please visit http://www.ciec.org/
For Bakcground Information about the CDA:
http://www.ciec.org Note: We are *actively* seeking participation and support from ALL members of the Bay Area media, online, Internet, new media, and telecommunications communities. Please forward this message to anyone you think should attend, and to all relevant news>groups.
Media Contact: Lessley Anderson, Wired Magazine, 415-276-5162, lessley@wired.com
For More Information On the Challenge to the CDA Visit the Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition Front Page Where you will find the latest news and information on the case, including the text of the Supreme Court decision as soon as it's announced. |