DENVER, CO -- The stipulated agreement between the parties for a temporary restraining order (TRO) in Free Speech Coalition et al v. Alberto Gonzales has been extended for another month. The extension is now scheduled to terminate November 30, 2005, or whenever the court rules on plaintiffs? motion for preliminary injunction. Under the agreement, the Justice Department is restrained from inspecting or enforcing U.S.C. 18 ยง 2257 against plaintiffs in the case, which includes all members of the Free Speech Coalition as of June 23, 2005. It remains the expectation of the FSC attorneys that a decision will come soon from U.S. District Court Judge Walker D. Miller on the plaintiff?s motion for a preliminary injunction.
?We understand that the adult entertainment community is as eager as we are to have a ruling on our motion for a preliminary injunction,? said FSC Executive Director Michelle L. Freridge, ?but sometimes the wheels of justice revolve very slowly, and we simply must be patient. But make no mistake, we are as confident as ever that our arguments challenging these abusive regulations will win out at the end of the day. We appreciate your patience, and look forward to ultimate victory in this significant battle to protect your free speech rights.?
?We understand that the adult entertainment community is as eager as we are to have a ruling on our motion for a preliminary injunction,? said FSC Executive Director Michelle L. Freridge, ?but sometimes the wheels of justice revolve very slowly, and we simply must be patient. But make no mistake, we are as confident as ever that our arguments challenging these abusive regulations will win out at the end of the day. We appreciate your patience, and look forward to ultimate victory in this significant battle to protect your free speech rights.?
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