Supreme Court Reviews Age-Verification Laws

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What the Supreme Court hearing about age verification could mean for you

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The Supreme Court heard a case about age-verification laws, Free Speech v. Paxton , on Jan. 15, 2025 .

The case was initially a challenge to Texas 's age verification law by an adult industry trade organization.

The Free Speech Coalition argues that age verification laws don't stop children from accessing porn sites.

Texas 's age-verification law is being challenged by the Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton .

Conservatives argue that age verification is common sense, but it's protected speech.

Conservative group American Principles Project is on the advisory board of Project 2025 , the conservative policy blueprint for Donald Trump's second presidential term.

Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton isn't an isolated case.

Depending on how the Supreme Court rules, online content could become more censored.

"There's so much riding on this case," said Levy .

"It's not about children, not really," Levy said.

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