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Supreme Court to Decide on Texas Age-Verification Law for Pornography Sites

The Supreme Court is currently examining the Texas law mandating age verification for accessing pornography online. This case, titled Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, raises significant First Amendment concerns as it seeks to balance the protection of children from harmful content against the rights of adults to access such material freely. With laws in around 20 states imposing similar restrictions, the decision could have far-reaching implications for online speech and the future of platforms like Pornhub in Texas. Advocates for the law argue it is necessary for child protection, while opponents claim it infringes on free speech rights.
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