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by otterley 15 days ago
Wrong. Porn is considered protected speech unless it is considered “obscene” (which is an incredibly difficult bar to meet), and even possession of obscene material in one’s home is protected.

C’mon, people, these issues are trivial to look up the facts about. There’s no excuse for ignorance here. https://firstamendment.mtsu.edu/article/obscenity-and-pornog...

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So nobody has ever gone to jail for possessing child porn?
Of course CSAM isn’t protected. This story isn’t about CSAM though.
So porn isn't protected speech?
Porn is protected speech, with the exception of CSAM and "obscene" materials. You do understand how exceptions work, don't you?

If you have further questions, ask an attorney who specializes in First Amendment law. I also recommend law school.

In Texas, all porn is obscene.
Says who? Please provide a legal citation or at least an allegation.