A trade group representing the adult entertainment sector has petitioned the Supreme Court to halt the implementation of a Texas law mandating age verification for users accessing adult websites, The Hill reported.
The move comes amidst claims that the legislation infringes upon the industry’s First Amendment rights.
In a filing made on Friday, the Free Speech Coalition, representing adult film interests, urged the Supreme Court to suspend the law’s enforcement. At the same time, justices deliberate on whether to undertake a comprehensive review of the statute.
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