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ACLU Files New DMCA Challenge

Posted by michael on from the breakin-the-law-breakin-the-law dept.

joeblowme writes "Finally, someone is stepping up to the plate to challenge the DMCA. The ACLU is filing a lawsuit on behalf of a 22-year-old programmer claiming that the law hinders the ability to effectively test internet filtering software. The story can be found here at CNet. Hopefully this will lead to one victory in reducing the scope of the DMCA." The ACLU's press release is available, as is their complaint.

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  1. I'd like to see this succeed by krog · · Score: 5, Informative

    i'm glad the ACLU is stepping up to the plate on this one. good that they're on Bruce Perens' side too. renew your membership today!

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  2. House.gov and Senate.gov by yerricde · · Score: 5, Informative

    Where do I send an e-mail? Where do I send a hand written letter?

    If you want to contact those 535 Americans who have the power to get rid of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's circumvention ban once and for all, you may contact them here:

    Write Your Representative

    Write Your Senators

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