Adult sites blocked in 17 states

New laws are forcing adult sites to verify users' ages, causing widespread access issues.

Adult Sites Blocked in 17 States

Pornhub and other adult sites are blocked in 17 U.S. states due to new age verification laws. States like Texas, Florida, and South Carolina require these sites to confirm users' ages using government-issued IDs. In protest, Pornhub has shut down access in these regions, claiming the laws violate adults' rights to access protected speech. The site is currently involved in legal battles, including a case before the Supreme Court later this month, challenging the effectiveness of such verification laws.

These new restrictions reflect a growing trend towards tighter regulation of online content while raising significant concerns about privacy and access. By enforcing age verification, lawmakers aim to protect minors, yet the measures have led to backlash from advocacy groups and those arguing for user freedoms. As Pornhub and other sites navigate this complex legal landscape, the future of adult content accessibility hangs in the balance, revealing tensions between regulation and user rights online.

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The outcome of these legal battles could reshape how we access adult content online.