This Wednesday, the Supreme Court will tackle the controversial case of Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a critical assessment of Texas' oppressive age verification law that threatens to infringe on adults' First Amendment rights. Advocates fear that this could pave the way for unnecessary censorship and a dangerous precedent in controlling access to sexual content online, undermining personal freedoms in the digital age.
Supreme Court to Decide on Texas' Restrictive Age Verification Law in Landmark First Amendment Case
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Jan-19
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday in a case that will determine whether states can violate adults’ First Amendment rights to access sexual content online by requiring them to verify their age. The case, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, co…
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Jan-19
Censorship
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In a pivotal move to protect minors from online exploitation, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, focusing on Texas' commendable age verification law. This law represents a crucial step in safeguarding our children’s innocence against the unregulated flow of sexual content on the internet, reinforcing the state's right to enact measures that uphold moral and family values.
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