Michigan judge rules violent videogames bill unconstitutional

Vikingod · Apr 4, 2006, 12:11 PM

Michigan's violent videogames bill has received a permanent injunction after a judge ruled that it was unconstitutional and refuted the evidentiary research put forward by its supporters.

Judge George Carem Steeh issued a temporary injunction in November, stating at the time that "it is unlikely that the State can demonstrate a compelling interest in preventing a perceived 'harm.'"

In his final ruling on the case, Judge Steeh refuted the assertion that videogames are less entitled to First Amendment protection (the basis on which this, and several similar bills are being contested in court) simply because of their interactive nature.
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Apr 4, 2006, 12:11 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Michigan judge rules violent videogames bill unconstitutional Michigan's violent videogames bill has received a permanent injunction after a judge ruled that it was unconstitutional and refuted the evidentiary research put forward by its supporters. Judge George Carem Steeh issued a temporary injunction in November, stating at the time that "it is unlikely that the State can demonstrate a compelling interest in preventing a perceived 'harm.'" In his final ruling on the case, Judge Steeh refuted the assertion that videogames are less entitled to First Amendment protection (the basis on which this, and several similar bills are being contested in court) simply because of their interactive nature. ___________ Read More / Source: GamesIndustry