During a recent Supreme Court oral argument, Justice Clarence Thomas raised an important question regarding the constitutionality of age-verification measures. This question, posed at the beginning of the session as is typical for Justice Thomas, focused on whether age-verification could ever be considered constitutional.
Justice Thomas, known for his conservative views, seemed to be expressing reservations about the adult industry's stance on this issue, or perhaps testing the limits of its arguments. The attorney representing the adult industry, Derek Shaffer, appeared keen to steer the discussion away from this particular question. Shaffer advised the justices that addressing the constitutionality of age-verification was not necessary to reach a resolution in the case at hand.
The exchange between Justice Thomas and the industry's attorney sheds light on the complex legal considerations surrounding age-verification requirements, particularly in the context of the adult entertainment industry. This case highlights the ongoing debate over how best to balance concerns about protecting minors from inappropriate content with the rights of adults to access legal materials.
