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[dvd-discuss] DeCSS injunction in California Case reversed
- To: dvd-discuss(at)cyber.law.harvard.edu
- Subject: [dvd-discuss] DeCSS injunction in California Case reversed
- From: Stephen L Johnson <sjohnson(at)monsters.org>
- Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 14:41:34 -0600
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I just noticed this story on SlashDot.org. A state appeals court has over
turned the lower courts injuction. There is a URL to the opinion in pdf
format: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/documents/H021153.PDF
A quote from the SlashDot story:
"
The conclusion is nicely summarized with this quote: 'In the case of a prior
restraint on pure speech, the hurdle is substantially higher [than for an
ordinary preliminary injunction]: publication must threaten an interest more
fundamental than the First Amendment itself. Indeed, the Supreme Court has
never upheld a prior restraint, even faced with the competing interest of
national security or the Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial.' "
"
I must whole heartily agree.
Stephen L Johnson <sjohnson@monsters.org>