Judge Blocks Ban On ‘Indecent’ Material

A federal judge Thursday banned the government from enforcing a new law forbidding the transmission of “indecent” material to minors over computer networks.

U.S. District Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter said his temporary restraining order would remain in effect at least until he hears arguments on a lawsuit the American Civil Liberties Union and 19 other groups filed on Feb. 8.