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Supreme Court Weighs Texas Age-Gating Law for Porn Sites
The Supreme Court of the United States has weighed in on a case involving a Texas law requiring age verification measures to be taken by adult content websites and platforms. The ruling comes at a time when concerns over online privacy and censorship are increasingly prevalent.
During oral arguments, justices expressed a deep concern about the potential implications of this decision on existing precedents. “For us to apply anything less [than strict scrutiny] would be to overturn at least five precedents,” Justice Elena Kagan emphasized during the argument.
The Texas law in question aims to prevent minors from accessing explicit content by requiring websites and platforms to implement age verification measures. However, some have expressed concerns that this could lead to increased censorship and infringement on free speech rights.
While the justices acknowledged the importance of protecting children from harmful online content, they also highlighted the need for a nuanced approach that balances these concerns with the need to protect fundamental rights.
It remains to be seen how the court will ultimately rule in this case.
Source: gizmodo.com
