A Senate bill introduced by Utah Republican Mike Lee seeks to impose a federal ban on pornography in the US, aiming to redefine obscenity laws from the 1934 Communications Act. This legislation is in response to what Lee calls 'extreme pornography' that allegedly harms children. Despite repeated attempts to enact similar measures previously, analysts warn that the current political climate could favor the bill's passage. Concerns have been raised by critics about its implications for free speech and sexual expression amid broader conservative agendas.
Lee believes 'hazy and unenforceable legal definitions' have allowed 'extreme pornography' to proliferate and 'reach countless children.' His bill addresses these concerns.
With the introduction of this bill, critics warn that the US is entering an 'even more hostile political climate' regarding sexual expression, free speech, and porn.
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