The Supreme Court has upheld Texas's HB 1181, a law mandating age verification for websites hosting adult content. In a 6-3 decision, the court sided with Texas, potentially setting a precedent for similar laws nationwide. The Free Speech Coalition, representing the adult industry, challenged the law, arguing it infringes on First Amendment rights and online privacy. Critics, including the EFF, express concerns that current age verification methods are neither accurate nor privacy-respecting. Similar laws have led Pornhub to exit 17 states. The ruling's impact on online free speech and user privacy remains a significant point of contention.