Rep. Finke Was Right: Age-Gating Isn’t About Kids, It’s About Control
Summary
The EFF Deeplinks post argues that age-verification laws are more about government and platform control than protecting minors. It discusses HF1434 and the FSC v. Paxton case, highlighting broader harms to First Amendment rights and privacy, especially for LGBTQ+ youth, and urges listening to young people rather than imposing age gates.