The US Supreme Court will scrutinize a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the age of users, examining an industry trade group’s assertions that the measure infringes on the constitutional rights of adults.
The case is set to test a law that has already led to significant actions, such as the shutdown of Pornhub in Texas. Texas is among 19 states that have enacted age verification laws since the beginning of 2023. For further details on these laws, you can refer to the Free Speech Coalition’s resources.
Critics, including the Free Speech Coalition, argue that the law could deter adult viewers due to concerns about privacy risks. This legal battle will thus center on issues of privacy, free speech and the extent of state power in regulating access to adult content.
For more information on this ongoing legal development, visit the original article at Bloomberg Law.