Summary
The US Supreme Court decided that a Texas law requiring age verification through an ID or face scan to access pornography websites is lawful. The decision, which was made to protect minors, was challenged by websites for allegedly violating free speech rights.
Key Facts
- The US Supreme Court upheld a Texas law mandating age verification for accessing porn sites.
- Users must use a government ID or face scan to verify their age.
- PornHub and similar sites argued the law infringed on free speech rights.
- Texas claims the law aims to prevent minors from accessing harmful content.
- The decision was split 6-3 among the justices, reflecting ideological differences.
- Critics worry about adult privacy and potential misuse for restricting other adult content.
- Texas lawyers referenced a 1968 case that restricted selling adult magazines to minors.
- More than a dozen states have passed similar laws.
