Whether or not the government actually has that power isn't so certain. Legal experts believe that the Department may have to provide evidence that the block is truly necessary. Also, the nation's Chief Justice has contended that banning porn at home would violate personal liberty rights. It won't be shocking if the courts eventually overturn the censorship move. As it stands, there are questions as to whether or not the ban will be effective. It should be relatively easy to find a workaround (such as using a proxy or virtual private network), and it's doubtful that there will be a truly comprehensive list of forbidden web pages. Some sites (and some people) are bound to slip through the cracks.

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