A new legislative trend is emerging as conservative lawmakers propose taxes on adult content, building upon the recent wave of age-verification laws enacted in nearly half of U.S. states. While proponents argue that these taxes could generate revenue and discourage consumption, legal critics are raising immediate red flags regarding constitutionality.
Analysts suggest these measures are the next frontier in the ongoing battle against the adult industry. Critics, including civil liberties groups, argue that taxing specific speech—especially that which is legally protected—creates a dangerous precedent. They claim such financial penalties function as a de facto ban, potentially violating the First Amendment by singling out a disfavored group. As the legal landscape shifts, the adult industry faces a multi-front war combining both technical barriers and fiscal penalties.
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