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SCOTUS to Review Texas Law Mandating Age Verification on Adult Websites

by Sonia Park
SCOTUS to Review Texas Law Mandating Age Verification on Adult Websites

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a controversial Texas law requiring adult entertainment websites to verify the ages of their users, sparking a significant free speech debate. Opponents of the law argue that it infringes upon First Amendment rights, while proponents contend it is necessary to protect children from harmful material.

The law, passed by Texas lawmakers last year, mandates that adult websites implement stringent age verification measures to ensure that minors cannot access sexually explicit content. The law's supporters argue that such material poses significant risks to children's mental and emotional well-being.

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