A 14-year-old boy and his mother in Kansas are suing porn sites for not having proper age verification measures in place. They are seeking damages for the boy's exposure to harmful content. The lawsuits challenge Kansas' strict age verification law.
Key Points
First lawsuits challenging an age verification law
Concerns about the impact of minors accessing porn online
Debate between advocates for child safety and critics of free speech infringement
Pros
Seeking accountability from porn sites for not protecting minors
Raising awareness about the impact of minors accessing harmful content online
Cons
Debate over the potential censorship and broad definitions in Kansas' age verification law
Criticism of age verification laws as an attack on free speech and privacy