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June 30 - The U.S. Supreme Court has made an important ruling that could affect what your kids look at on the Internet.
Tuesday, the court struck down the federal law known as the "Child Online Protection Act."
The law was intended to shield kids from Internet porn, but some justices believed it violated free speech. They say it blocked out too many other resources.
For now, the ruling keeps filters off the Internet.
How often do you accidentally run into porn?
Jeremy Webb, Internet researcher said, "All the time - it just pops up."
Gayla Kidd questions the rulling. She said, "I'm very much for the First Amendment, but I believe we've carried free speech a little too far."
Congress passed the Child Protection Act in 1998, but it never went into effect. The law would have authorized fines up to $50,000 for the crime of placing harmful material within easy reach of children.
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