The Free Speech Coalition has filed a brief with the Supreme Court with other plaintiffs against the state of Texas in a lawsuit.

Free Speech Coalition Files First Brief in SCOTUS Case AVN

Adult industry trade group the Free Speech Coalition announced Monday that it has officially filed the first brief with the Supreme Court in its case with a number of other plaintiffs against the state of Texas.

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Wired opines about the need for deepfake porn laws.

The US Needs Deepfake Porn Laws. These States Are Leading the Way

Legislation addressing the crisis of deepfake porn is being proposed, passing, and failing at the state level all over the US. WIRED is keeping track of it all.

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Credit card companies are discriminating against Japanese Manga sites with new restrictions.

Japanese Manga Industry Hit by Credit Card Companies’ Anti-Porn Restrictions

The immensely popular Japanese manga industry is reporting increasing pressure from multinational credit card companies — many based in the U.S. and directly targeted by anti-porn crusades by religious conservatives — to censor their contents to maintain their current payment processing arrangements.

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The Netherlands is launching an investigation into the adult industry.

Netherlands Parliament to Investigate Porn Industry AVN

The Dutch Minister of Justice and Security will initiate an investigation after parliament asked for renewed scrutiny of local adult industry stakeholders.

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A federal judge in the state of Utah has blocked the state’s new social media filter law.

Federal Judge Blocks Utah’s Social Media Filter Law

A federal judge in Utah blocked on Tuesday the state’s controversial new “Minor Protection in Social Media Act,” which was set to go into effect Oct. 1.

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The Labor government in Australia recently announced it will introduce legislation to police a minimum age to get on social media and other such digital platforms, including porn sites.

Australian Government’s Social Media Access Proposal Endorses Porn-Stigmatizing Report

The Australian Labor government led by Prime Minister Albanese recently announced its intention to introduce legislation this year “to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms.”

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The Attorney Generals from 42 US state have endorsed putting public health warnings on social media sites.

42 Attorneys General Endorse Social Media Warnings AVN

Attorneys general from 42 states and territories have officially endorsed social media public health warning labels.

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Mashable talks to adult performers about the Presidential candidates and Project 2025.

How porn performers feel about Trump, Harris, and Project 2025

Trump’s ties to Project 2025 and Harris’ historically anti-sex worker stance leave performers in a bind.

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X corp, owned by Elon Musk, won a federal appeals court ruling that would have required social media companies to disclose their moderation policies on content.

X Wins Block of California Social Media Anti-Hate Speech Law

X Corp. convinced a federal appeals court that a California law requiring social media companies to disclose their content moderation and hate speech policies is likely unconstitutional.

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The U.S. Department of Justice, in an indictment having to do with a Russian propaganda operation, has found a right-wing YouTuber, Lauren Chen, to be involved in the operation. She has called for the eradication of all porn in the U.S.

Anti-Porn YouTuber Lauren Chen Linked to Russian Propaganda Probe - XBIZ.com

A U.S. Department of Justice indictment concerning an alleged Russia-funded propaganda operation has raised questions about a right-wing YouTuber who posted conspiracy content calling for the eradication of porn.

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