Texas law mandating invasive age verification on websites could restrict online privacy and constitutionally protected content access for adults, EFF warned the Supreme Court.
The Fifth Circuit's decision upholding the Texas law goes against First Amendment principles, jeopardizing adult users' right to access lawful online speech without excessive government intrusion, including sexual content.
EFF contests the Texas law's requirements, emphasizing that similar age verification laws have been deemed unconstitutional by courts for infringing on privacy and security of internet users.
The Fifth Circuit's reliance on outdated legal precedent highlights a split among federal circuit courts, with EFF urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn the decision.
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