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Originally Posted by Elli
Remember, you're only protected by the injunction if you're a member of the Free Speech Coalition, since they are the ones filing the suit. Better to fork over the money for a good cause than to be left in the cold.
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No..SIMPLY NOT TRUE! oh man..the mis-information here.
Technically only the individuals who file an injunction get immediate relief, but in practical terms, once an injunction is filed (as one was in the case of the COPA law), the new law/regulations are not enforced.
One good reason a restraining order stops the DOJ in its tracks from pursuing anyone is that even if they SHOULD get a conviction of someone who was not a legal complaintant in the injunction..if the injunction holds and the law/regs are thrown out..then the Feds have to throw out ALL convictions they got which would be a HUGE financial blow to the DOJ!