Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Requiring Age Verification for Access to Porn Sites
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law that mandates age verification for accessing websites with sexually explicit content. The law aims to protect minors from such material by requiring all users, including adults, to prove they are at least 18 years old. Free-speech advocates raised concerns about the law's impact on adult access to constitutionally protected expression.
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that requires age verification for accessing websites with sexually explicit content. This is the first time the court has imposed such requirements to protect minors.
Free-speech advocates argue that the law is vague and burdensome for adults, while Texas lawyers defend it as necessary to limit minors' access to explicit material.
In a 6-3 vote, the court sided with Texas, stating that the law only incidentally affects adults' protected speech.
The 2023 Texas law mandates age verification for all users, including adults, on websites with sexually suggestive and harmful content. The term 'harmful to children' has been debated, as it covers a wide range of material.
The Free Speech Coalition and adult industry producers challenged the law, citing violations of the First Amendment. Despite initial opposition, the law was upheld by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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