The distributors' claim for IP addresses to support copyright infringement allegations has met repeated judicial resistance, emphasizing First Amendment protections for anonymous speech and discussions about illegal activities.
The magistrate's refusal to enforce the subpoena was based on the First Amendment's requirement to protect anonymous speakers. Despite this, the distributors invited appellate courts to dismiss the First Amendment's relevance.
Even discussions of copyright infringement are protected under the First Amendment. The principle of protecting speech about illegal acts is fundamental to ensuring a healthy debate about laws.
The Supreme Court has affirmed that advocacy for illegal acts falls within the First Amendment's core protections, asserting that these discussions are crucial for social and legal debates.
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