US EditionSupreme Court hears case on age verification for porn
- The Supreme Court heard a case regarding a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify users' ages before granting access, as reported on January 15, 2025.
- The Free Speech Coalition challenges the law, claiming it violates the First Amendment and creates a chilling effect on adults accessing content, according to Derek Shaffer.
- Texas argues that the law is necessary to protect minors from accessing hardcore pornography, as stated by Attorney General Ken Paxton's team.
- The decision on the case is expected by late June or early July, following a divided discussion among justices about the law's constitutionality.
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‘It was a good day’: Texas AG Ken Paxton gives update on age verification case heard by SCOTUS
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton shares how the first day of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court went for Free Speech Coalition et al. v. Paxton, a case against a Texas law mandating age verification to view pornographic websites. Opponents of the case, which Paxton describes as an association of porn companies, argue that the Texas law violates free speech for adults.
What the Supreme Court hearing about age verification could mean for you
On Jan. 15, 2025, the Supreme Court heard a case about age-verification laws, Free Speech v. Paxton. Its decision will significantly impact online free speech. Age-verification laws vary by state but typically require users to submit identification in order to visit sites the states deem to have over one-third of explicit content hosted. ID can include submitting one's driver's license, a digital ID, or a facial scan. Since 2022, 19 states have …
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