Ron Wyden 113th Congress
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Communications Decency Act passed, including Section 230

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Congress passes the Communications Decency Act, including Section 230, which provides broad immunity to online platforms from liability for user-generated content while allowing content moderation.

Congress passes the Communications Decency Act, including Section 230, which provides broad immunity to online platforms from liability for user-generated content while allowing content moderation.

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February 8, 1996
Communications Decency Act passed, including Section 230
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