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Originally posted by Pornwolf
What proposed ruling is that?
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October 14, 2003
The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday that it would review a federal Internet pornography law, marking the second time the justices will weigh the constitutionality of restrictions on commercial Web sites with materials deemed "harmful to minors."
COPA makes it a crime to publish "any communication for commercial purposes that includes sexual material that is harmful to minors, without restricting access to such material by minors." The maximum penalty is a $50,000 fine, six months in prison, and additional civil fines.
http://news.com.com/2100-1028_3-5090816.html
The ruling is expected by July of 2004.
This would have a huge impact on the U.S. online adult industry if they ruled the law was constitutional.