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The History of Pornography and Obscenity Laws in the US
23:47 - 29:03 (05:15)
The US has a long history of grappling with defining and regulating pornography and obscenity. Court cases have molded and shaped what is considered acceptable, with the exception of child pornography.
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This podcast episode discusses how court cases have determined the legality of offensive mailers being sent to homes and the importance of shielding children from inappropriate content.
23:47 - 25:40 (01:52)
Court Cases
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how court cases have determined the legality of offensive mailers being sent to homes and the importance of shielding children from inappropriate content.
ChapterThe History of Pornography and Obscenity Laws in the US
EpisodeSelects: How Free Speech Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The landmark legal case of Miller v. California is discussed in this podcast episode, where the hosts explore the use of 'versus' vs 'v' in legal language.
25:40 - 26:04 (00:23)
Miller v. California
Summary
The landmark legal case of Miller v. California is discussed in this podcast episode, where the hosts explore the use of 'versus' vs 'v' in legal language.
ChapterThe History of Pornography and Obscenity Laws in the US
EpisodeSelects: How Free Speech Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Supreme Court had to decide whether or not pornography should be protected by free speech.
26:04 - 29:03 (02:59)
Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court had to decide whether or not pornography should be protected by free speech. They ultimately decided that with the exception of child pornography, it should be protected.