"Pornhub Accuses States of Curtailing Americans' Free Speech Rights"

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Several states in the US have passed age-verification laws aimed at preventing minors from accessing adult websites like Pornhub, leading to a debate over free speech and child safety. Texas became the 7th state to pass such legislation, requiring companies to verify users' age to access adult content. The laws have sparked pushback from the porn industry and raised concerns about government censorship. Similar legislation in Indiana could lead to Pornhub disabling access to the state and facing legal liability from minors' parents. The debate highlights the ongoing battle between protecting children online and upholding free speech rights.
Topics:nation#age-verification#child-safety#free-speech#pornography#state-legislation#technology-and-society
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