Republican Senator Mike Lee's Bill to Redefine 'Obscenity' and Criminalize Pornography

SOURCE www.independent.co.uk
Republican Senator Mike Lee introduces bill to redefine 'obscenity' and criminalize pornography, aiming to empower prosecutors to act against it online.

Key Points

  • Senator Mike Lee and Rep. Mary Miller introduced the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA)
  • IODA aims to criminalize pornography and redefine 'obscenity' for the internet era
  • Conservatives advocate for censorship of pornography due to perceived harmful impacts, especially on younger individuals
  • Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 policy blueprint aligns with Lee and Miller's bill

Pros

  • Aims to protect American society from harmful impacts of extreme online content
  • Seeks to update legal definition of obscenity for the internet age
  • Empowers law enforcement to target and remove obscene material from the internet

Cons

  • May infringe on free speech rights and lead to censorship concerns
  • Promotes a conservative view of morality that may not align with all Americans