California law restricting game sales struck down
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth District has ruled that a California Law that would require stiffer penalties for minors purchasing violent video games and more stringent labeling requirements is unconstitutional.
“We hold that the Act violates rights protected by the First Amendment.” - The Honorable Judge Callahan.
Once again another court joins to rule that games are a form of protected speech. Read more about it here at the Video Game Voters Network.
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