AgeVerification

Tennessee Judge Halts New Age-Verification Law Citing First Amendment Concerns

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Nashville, Tenn. – A Tennessee federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a new law initially scheduled to come into force on January 1, which would have imposed stringent age-verification requirements on websites. The Protect Tennessee Minors Act aimed to grant parents greater oversight of their children’s internet use and to restrict access to adult content and social media for minors. However, it has now met legal pushback just days before its implementation. The injunction was granted by the Western District of Tennessee’s Western Division following a motion by the Free Speech Coalition (FSC). … Read more

Utah’s Social Media Age-Verification Law Stalled by Judge’s Ruling

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Salt Lake City, Utah — A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Utah law that mandated social media companies to implement an age-verification process for users. The law, which also required parental consent for users under 18, is part of a growing push by states to safeguard young internet users from online harms. However, questions regarding its implications on privacy and freedom of speech prompted the legal challenge leading to the judge’s decision. The injunction issued last Friday prevents the law from taking effect while the court continues to evaluate the lawsuit … Read more

Free Speech vs. Child Safety: Texas Enforces Age-Verification Law, Prompting Pornhub to Block Access

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Dallas, Texas – The battle between the adult entertainment industry, child safety advocates, and free speech rights has intensified across the United States. More than seven states, including Texas, have recently passed legislation requiring age verification to access adult websites like Pornhub. Critics argue that these laws not only affect minors but also infringe on the rights of adults. Consequently, Pornhub has made the controversial decision to block access to its website in Texas in order to avoid substantial fines and penalties. The laws in Texas and other states serve as a clash point between … Read more