POLITICS

Porn Site Age Verification: A Supreme Court Dilemma

Texas, USAThu Jan 16 2025
Recently, the Supreme Court tackled a tough Texas law that needs people to prove their age before seeing porn online. Some justices weren't sure if blocking software could really keep kids safe. They also pondered if outdated laws still work in today's tech-powered world. Justice Sotomayor seemed to side with the porn industry, making the court's final choice tricky. The court might pass the buck to lower courts, asking them to make the tough calls. After all, balancing privacy and protection in the digital age is no easy task. Justice Sotomayor's stance highlighted the clash between new tech and old rules. Justices also grappled with how age-verification could impact privacy. They worried about who would control the data collected during the verification process. Some argued that it could lead to more issues than it solves. Another concern was how effective these age-verification measures would be. With tech-savvy kids and easily accessible VPNs, some wondered if the law would really make a difference. It's a complex issue, and the court knows it.

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    Should the court revisit long-standing precedents in light of current technological realities?
    Is it time to bring back the old Playboy model of magazines to make the Supreme Court's job easier?
    Could age verification laws be a step towards more extensive internet censorship?

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