Kansas passes law criminalizing sharing non-consensual intimate images, first lawsuits filed against porn sites for age-verification violations. NCOSE sues on behalf of minor child exposed to pornographic websites. AG Kobach supports lawsuits as proof of law enforcement. Sites deny allegations, claim compliance with law.
Key Points
First-of-a-kind lawsuits in Kansas against porn sites
NCOSE sues on behalf of minor child exposed to pornographic content
Kansas AG Kobach supports lawsuits as evidence of law enforcement effectiveness
Pros
Protection of minors from accessing harmful content
Legal actions hold websites accountable for violating state laws
Cons
Controversy over effectiveness of age-verification mechanisms
Potential legal battles between websites and state authorities