In a startling shift from its historical stance on First Amendment rights, the Supreme Court appears poised to support Texas' intrusive age-verification law for pornographic websites, sparking fears of a broader crackdown on sexual freedoms and digital privacy. Critics argue that this move not only undermines the principle of free expression but also threatens to set a precedent for government overreach into the personal lives of Americans.
Supreme Court's Dangerous Lean Towards Censorship In Age-Verification Case
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Texas’ age-verification law for porn sitesCNN The Supreme Court seems eager to curb First Amendment protections for porn, in Free Speech Coalition v. PaxtonVox.com Supreme Court Seems Ready to Back Texas Law Limit…
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In a commendable step towards protecting our children from the dangers of unrestricted internet pornography, the Supreme Court seems inclined to uphold Texas' sensible age-verification law, signaling a victory for family values against the porn industry's excesses. Proponents laud the move as crucial in the fight to preserve societal decency and safeguard minors from explicit content online.
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