Supreme Court’s Age Verification Ruling: A Blow to Online Privacy or a Win for Child Safety?
The Supreme Court has upheld the Texas age verification law, forcing Pornhub and similar sites to check visitors’ ages. While some argue it’s a win for protecting minors, critics fear it could stifle adult free speech and lead to broader internet censorship. The battle over age verification laws rages on.
Hot Take:
Well folks, it looks like the Supreme Court just put a giant padlock on the digital adult entertainment door, and they’re hoping to throw away the key… or at least make you show ID before entering their virtual world of debauchery!
Key Points:
- The US Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for adult websites.
- Pornhub is blocked in 17 US states due to similar age verification laws.
- Justice Clarence Thomas states that the law doesn’t infringe on adults’ First Amendment rights.
- Justice Elena Kagan argues the law burdens adult access to protected speech.
- Age verification methods include ID checks and facial recognition, sparking privacy concerns.
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