Minors

Arkansas Supreme Court Clears Path for TikTok Lawsuit, State Pursues Claims of Misleading Content to Protect Minors

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court has allowed the state’s lawsuit against TikTok to proceed, rejecting the social media platform’s request for expedited judicial review. The ruling, issued on Thursday, means the legal battle over TikTok’s alleged deceptive practices will continue in lower courts. The high court determined that TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, can address the issues related to the lawsuit in regular appeal proceedings, rather than through an emergency motion. Justice Barbara W. Webb noted in the court’s four-page ruling that the petitioners have other legal remedies available to them. … Read more

Sheboygan Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Producing Child Pornography Involving Minors

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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A 31-year-old local man faces serious allegations after a federal grand jury indicted him on multiple charges related to child pornography. Nolan M. Pitsch was indicted on five counts of producing child pornography and one count of possessing such material, as outlined in a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The indictment contends that Pitsch engaged in unlawful activities involving minors over an extended period, with alleged offenses spanning from approximately March 1, 2024, through at least September 30, 2024. Authorities claim he knowingly coerced several … Read more

Landmark Lawsuits in Kansas Target Porn Websites Over Age-Verification Failures, Aiming to Protect Minors

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TOPEKA, Kansas — Four unprecedented lawsuits were filed in Kansas on Monday, aiming to hold adult websites accountable for failing to comply with state regulations that require effective age-verification systems. Currently, there are no federal mandates in place that necessitate such verification for pornography sites. The lawsuits, initiated by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) alongside a local law firm, represent a groundbreaking effort to seek legal remedies under state age-verification laws on behalf of a minor and their parent. This legal action marks the first instance in which a minor is taking advantage … Read more

Judge Halts Controversial Parental Notification Law in Nevada, Sparking Debate on Minors’ Rights and Safety

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LAS VEGAS — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction on Nevada’s anti-abortion statute that mandates parental notification before a minor can secure the procedure. This law, initially enacted in 1985, has never been enforced due to challenges citing precedents set by Roe v. Wade. However, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe in 2022, the law was deemed enforceable and poised to go into effect this month. Advocates for abortion rights argue that such notification requirements endanger minors, particularly those experiencing challenging domestic situations. The law stipulates that a minor may seek … Read more