xbiz world
xbiz premiere

FSC Explains 2257 Ruling

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — The Free Speech Coalition is taking steps to outline the recent preliminary ruling by Judge Walker D. Miller on 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and has invited members to email questions on the issue for the upcoming FSC membership meeting at the Adult Entertainment Expo.

The FSC legal staff has compiled preliminary determinations on the ruling:

  • The Dec. 28 ruling by Judge Miller has resulted in a de facto “status quo” situation for all FSC members and other plaintiffs in the case.

  • The ruling does not define FSC membership according to join date. All up-to-date FSC members are covered under this ruling, whether they joined a year ago, today, tomorrow, or anytime up until a final ruling in FSC vs. Gonzales.

  • The Department of Justice is enjoined from enforcing 2257 against “Producers” under 28 CFR Part 75, unless they engage in activity that involves the “hiring, contracting for, managing, or otherwise arranging for the participating of the depicted performer.” In other words, FSC members and other plaintiffs who are “Secondary Producers” are protected under the ruling from 2257 inspection or enforcement until a final ruling in this case.

    • Questions on Miller’s ruling can be emailed to legal@freespeechcoalition.com, which will forward them to FSC legal staff for review. Communications Director Tom Hymes said the staff plans to answer as many of the questions as possible during the Jan. 5 meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in room 403 of the Sands Expo. Questions and answers also will be posted on the FSC website.

    Copyright © 2026 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
    Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

    More News

    New Kickstarter Rules Ban Fundraising for Adult Content, Products

    Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has posted new “Mature Content” rules banning projects that involve adult content and sextech.

    Lucy Mochi Performs 1st Studio Anal for Brazzers

    Lucy Mochi performs her first studio anal scene opposite Scott Nails in the latest Brazzers release, "Fresh and Ready for Anal."

    WebGroup Czech Republic Settles Florida AV Suit, Will Pay $1.2 Million

    WebGroup Czech Republic (WGCZ), the parent company of XVideos, XNXX, BangBros and GirlsGoneWild, has settled a lawsuit filed by the state of Florida over those sites’ alleged failure to age-verify Florida users before allowing access to adult content.

    Blake Blossom, Romi Rain & Ophelia Fae Star in Latest From Girlsway

    Blake Blossom, Romi Rain, and Ophelia Fae star in the latest release from Girlsway, titled "Downward Temptation."

    AEBN Publishes Popular Searches for March, April

    AEBN has published the top search terms for March and April from its straight and gay theaters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

    Tiffani Time Fronts Latest From Kink.com

    Tiffani Time stars with director John Paul “The Pope” in the latest installment of Kink.com’s "Device Bondage" series, titled “Taken Down a Notch.”

    Eris Jolie, Athena Parisi Star in Latest From TGirls.Porn

    Eris Jolie and Athena Parisi star in the latest release from Grooby paysite TGirls.Porn, titled "Pool Day Date."

    Leilani Li, Olivia Jay Lead Latest From TransAngels

    Leilani Li and Olivia Jay star with King Noire in the latest release from TransAngels, titled "Deep Dive."

    Ofcom Investigates Two Sites Over Possible AV Violations

    U.K. media regulator Ofcom on Wednesday launched investigations into two adult sites as part of its age assurance enforcement program under the Online Safety Act (OSA).

    Cami Strella, River Lynn Front Latest From New Sensations

    Cami Strella and River Lynn star in the latest release from New Sensations.

    Show More