June 26, 1997 8:05 AM PDT

Long road to high court

CNET's NEWS.COM has covered the circuitous path of the Communications Decency Act since its creation last year.

February 1, 1996
 Senate, House pass telecom bill with CDA
 
February 8, 1996
 Clinton signs telecom bill/ACLU files suit in Philadelphia
 The American Reporter files suit in Manhattan
 
February 9, 1996
 Justice Department grants temporary restraining order against CDA
 
February 26, 1996
 Cititzens Internet Empowerment Coalition files suit to represent industry concerns
 
March 6, 1996
 Senators draft bill to repeal abortion provision of CDA
 
March 14, 1996
 Rep. Anna Eshoo introduces amendment to modify CDA language
 
March 22, 1996
 Arguments open for ACLU vs. Reno
 
April 15, 1996
 Last testimony heard for ACLU vs. Reno
 
May 10, 1996
 Oral arguments conclude for ACLU vs. Reno
 
June 3, 1996
 Manhattan court hears final arguments for American Reporter vs. Reno
 
June 12, 1996
 Philadelphia court rejects CDA
 
July 1, 1996
 Justice Department files appeal of Philadelphia decision
 
July 29, 1996
 Manhattan court rules against CDA
 
August 15, 1996
 Justice Department files appeal of American Reporter decision
 
December 6, 1996
 Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of Philadelphia decision
 
February 14, 1997
 Rep. Zoe Lofgren introduces bill to repeal CDA
 
March 19, 1997
 CDA argued in high court
 
March 26, 1997
 Judge throws out challenge to abortion provision in CDA
 
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