We the People Can Texas Require Age Verification on Adult Sites?
Jan 16, 2025
Join Nadine Strossen, a former ACLU president and law professor, and Adam Candeub, a telecommunications and antitrust law expert, as they dissect the Supreme Court case on Texas's age verification law for adult websites. They explore the clash between free speech rights and the need to protect minors online. The conversation dives into the implications of technology on privacy, the responsibilities of parents versus service providers, and the potential re-evaluation of established legal precedents in safeguarding constitutional rights.
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Age Verification as Free Speech Burden
- The Texas law requiring age verification for adult websites burdens free speech by compromising anonymity and privacy.
- Online age verification is different from in-person verification as it creates a permanent record, increasing the risk of identity theft.
Broad Scope of Texas Law
- The Texas law's age verification requirement burdens access to protected speech, affecting adults and minors.
- The law's broad scope encompasses websites with only one-third sexual content, impacting access to non-sexual material.
Technology and Age Verification
- Technology has evolved, enabling anonymous age verification without revealing personal information.
- Online identity is already compromised due to tracking, so age verification does not significantly increase the risk.
