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Navigating Age Verification and Free Speech
This chapter examines the Texas law mandating age verification for accessing adult websites, weighing its implications on First Amendment rights and the privacy of individuals seeking online content. The discussion explores the technological advancements that could facilitate age verification while respecting anonymity, and considers the responsibilities of parents versus those of service providers in protecting minors. It critically analyzes the ongoing tension between safeguarding children from harmful content and preserving adult access to constitutionally protected speech.