Protecting Children and Free Speech Online

4,313 views · Published 21 January 2009 · 3:21 · Indexed 4 October 2026

Channel: ACLU · 2009 · News & Politics

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This video explains how the ACLU proved that the Child Online Protection Act was unconstitutional.
When obscene speech and child pornography are already illegal online, what else is harmful to minors? Who decides?
The ACLU succeeded in getting COPA declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court refused to hear further appeals in January 2009.
This video features Chris Hansen, attorney for the ACLU First Amendment project. Produced for the ACLU by Joel Engardio.
To learn more visit:
http://www.aclu.org

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