The CDA: Case closed

The Supreme Court rejected the Communications Decency Act today in a sweeping decision that will shape the future of free speech on the Internet. CNET's NEWS.COM examines the ramifications of this historic ruling in a comprehensive, multimedia special report.

The law •  High court rejects CDA lead story •  Long road to Supreme Court •  The Supremes in cyberspace commentary

The future •  New version of CDA expected •  Next decency battle: libraries •  States enforce own Net laws

The medium •  Internet isn't broadcast •  Technology no panacea •  Filtering is big business

The people •  Netizens cheer--for now video •  Backers focus on children (March 19, 1997)

The history •  CDA's roller-coaster ride (December 26, 1996) •  50 ways to go to jail (September 14, 1996) •  The Net polices itself (June 15, 1996) •  Impact unclear worldwide (May 18, 1996)