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2257 Judge Grants Extension of Time for Proposed Decree
The federal judge involved in the Free Speech Coalition’s long-running case against the Justice Department over federal recordkeeping laws 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A has extended a deadline for the two parties to propose a decree to settle First Amendment challenges.
FSC Letter Takes Rudy Giuliani to Task for Stormy Daniels Comments
The Free Speech Coalition this evening disseminated an open letter it made to President Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, in response to his comments he made today regarding adult superstar Stormy Daniels.
After 2257 Decree Ordered, FSC Counsel Discusses Next Steps
A federal judge’s memorandum issued this week over federal recordkeeping laws 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A means that Free Speech Coalition and Justice Department attorneys must formulate a judgment that conforms to decisions the court has already made, according to attorney J. Michael Murray, one of two lawyers representing the FSC and co-plaintiffs.
2257 Judge Hands Big Win for Adult, Seeks Decree
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson yesterday issued a memorandum in the Free Speech Coalition’s long-running lawsuit against the Justice Department over the federal recordkeeping laws 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A, ordering both sides to propose a decree within two weeks to settle First Amendment challenges to the statutes.
FSC Writes an Open Letter to Trump
The Free Speech Coalition today published an open letter to President Trump in response to comments he reportedly made to Microsoft’s Bill Gates during two meetings between them indicating he didn’t know the difference between the HIV and HPV viruses.
Intimate.io Joins FSC at Platinum Level
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that adult cryptocurrency company intimate.io has joined the trade organization at the platinum-sponsor level.
FSC: Riverside County Seeing Soaring Number of Syphilis Cases
The Free Speech Coalition on its blog today noted that Riverside County’s Health Department has expressed concerns with a rising number of syphilis cases, specifically within the Palm Springs area.
Embrace Chaos, Sheree Rose Holding FSC Fundraiser at DomCon LA
Embrace Chaos and performance artist Sheree Rose will be raising money for the Free Speech Coalition this Saturday at DomCon Los Angeles. They will have a fundraising booth in the registration area of the convention during the expo and perform at the DomCon Fetish Ball later that night.
FSC: Production Hold Is Lifted
The Free Speech Coalition said today that PASS medical advisors say that a performer’s first-generation PASS contacts have now all returned clear and the production moratorium has been lifted.
FSC: Production Hold Expected to Be Lifted by Thursday
The Free Speech Coalition said Tuesday that it anticipates adult content production will be able to resume Thursday.
FSC: Production Could Resume as Early as Wednesday
The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement tonight that said adult content production could resume late Wednesday or early Thursday.
FSC: Moratorium to Continue Through Mid-Week
The Free Speech Coalition today issued an update to the porn production moratorium that was imposed on Thursday, saying that the production hold will continue at least through mid-week.
FSC Issues Update on Production Hold
The Free Speech Coalition today issued a statement relative to news that an adult performer under the PASS system has tested positive for HIV and that a porn-production moratorium has been imposed.
APAC Issues Statement on Precautionary Production Hold
The Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC) has issued the following statement, after the precautionary four-day hold issued by the Free Speech Coalition today, in light of a PASS database-listed adult performer's potential HIV exposure:
FSC Calls for 4-Day Hold on Production
The Free Speech Coalition on Thursday called for a four-day hold on porn production, effective immediately, as it investigates an HIV exposure of an adult performer listed in the PASS database.
FSC Issues Statement on Backpage.com Seizure
The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement today on last week’s seizure of Backpage.com by federal authorities, saying that the platform's closure likely means that sex workers will be imperiled and that the federal government’s “War on Sex” work is just getting started.
FSC Calls on Californians to Oppose SB 1204
The Free Speech Coalition today called new “pandering” legislation “reprehensible” and urged members and supporters to voice their opposition to California Senate Bill 1204.
FSC Blasts Grindr's Decision to Allow 3rd Parties View User HIV Status
A new report revealing that gay hookup app Grindr has been providing user HIV status to two other companies that optimize apps has shaken those who use the service and outraged civil rights groups.
FSC Blasts Walmart's Decision to Remove Cosmopolitan From Checkout Aisles
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has pushed Walmart to remove the magazine from the checkout area altogether after advocating for tougher enforcement of the blinder policy.
FSC: SESTA Passes But Fight Goes On
The Free Speech Coalition today issued a formal statement on where it stands on SESTA, as well as next steps in its fight to challenge the piece of landmark legislation.