Opinion Analysis | Robbins’ anti-porn bill: A nocturnal fantasy for authoritarians House Bill 164 would further damage Alabama’s national standing and would bring with it legal battles. Michael McGrady JrMarch 19, 2024
Legislature Alabama’s DuBose to introduce bill mandating age verification for porn sites Critics argue that mandatory age verification could result in websites retaining sensitive user identification data. Bill BrittNovember 7, 2023
Legislature HB401’s new definition of “harmful to minors” only applies to pornography In regards to drag in public spaces, the bill would likely only apply if the conduct is found to be pornographic as a whole. Jacob HolmesNovember 6, 2023
State Dothan conservative forum panelists talk libraries, child access to pornography At one point, a panelist surmised that the increase in gender dysphoria in youth all ties back to "evil shots." Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023
Legislature House passes bill requiring phone manufacturers to enable porn filters by default Opponents questioned putting the onus on telecommunications companies, and expressed concerns about the bill's potential impact on First Amendment rights. Jacob HolmesMay 17, 2023
Legislature Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023