Judge dismisses lawsuit against age verification requirement for pornography sites in Utah
Judge dismisses lawsuit against age verification requirement for pornography sites in Utah

Judge dismisses lawsuit against age verification requirement for pornography sites in Utah

FSC made a statement about the decision here: https://www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/fsc-will-appeal-decision-in-utah
IANAL, but reading the court's decision, I think dismissal on 11th amendment grounds is a case study for why states are creating laws that allow for private liability -- the "vigilante enforcement" approach. It gives states the ability to create unconstitutional laws without consequence. States can easily create a chilling effect on speech, while preventing plaintiffs from proving standing due to sovereign immunity and no "real" damages having taken place yet.