Florida Attorney General Seeks Halt to Age Verification Law Suit

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has requested a federal judge to temporarily halt a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new age-verification law for adult websites, which is set to take effect soon. This law, aimed at preventing minors from accessing adult content, is currently facing legal challenges from the Free Speech Coalition and other plaintiffs who argue it violates First Amendment rights. Moody's motion seeks to allow the law to take effect while awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on a similar Texas case scheduled for arguments on January 15. The outcome of the Texas case could have significant implications for the Florida law, as the Supreme Court might clarify constitutional issues related to age verification. Additionally, Pornhub has announced plans to block access to its site in Florida in response to the law, highlighting the national attention the legislation has garnered. The law is part of a broader bill intended to protect minors online, which also includes restrictions on social media accounts for children under 16, though this component faces separate legal challenges.