Supreme Court Curtails Online Free Speech for Adults
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The Supreme Court ruled in *Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton* that Texas's HB 1181, requiring age verification for websites with significant "sexual material harmful to minors," is constitutional. This decision lowers the standard of review for such laws, impacting adult access to lawful content. The court deemed the online age verification comparable to in-person checks, overlooking privacy and security concerns. This ruling could lead to more states enacting similar laws, potentially impacting a wide range of online content and user anonymity. The decision focuses on sexual material and doesn't extend to broader online age restrictions.
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