Age verification legislation sparks First Amendment battles

Lawmakers at state and federal levels are proposing age verification legislation to protect minors. Texas is once again able to enforce a law requiring age verification for users to access pornography. Yet, on a national scale, critics argue the amended Protecting Kids on Social Media Act could infringe on the First Amendment rights of youth.

Texas to once again enforce law requiring age verification to access porn online

Once again, Texas can enforce its new law that requires proof of …

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