Free Speech Coalition
FSC: Federal Report Confirms Unfair Banking Discrimination Against Adult Industry
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today announced that a federal report on debanking has concluded that several U.S. banks engaged in discriminatory banking practices against members of the adult industry.
FSC Summit Event Schedule Announced
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has revealed its slate of networking events and symposiums for its annual summit, set for January 15 during XBIZ 2026.
FSC Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Nominees
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the nominees for its 2025 Board of Directors election.
FSC: NC Law Invalidating Model Contracts Takes Effect December 1
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued a notice that North Carolina's Prevent Exploitation of Women and Minors Act goes into effect on December 1.
FSC Releases Updated Age Verification Toolkit
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the release of its updated age verification toolkit.
UK Moving Ahead with Plan to Outlaw 'Choking' Content
The U.K. government has announced its intent to follow through on criminalizing “choking” content, a plan that was announced earlier this year.
FSC's Valentine Leads Charge for Sex Worker Rights and Financial Access
Before ever stepping into a courtroom, Valentine already understood the power of presence. After all, they’ve shimmied on stages as a burlesque performer, consulted behind the scenes for creative businesses and moved through the adult industry not just as an advocate, but as a participant.
AV in Focus: A Guide to Unlocking Compliance With Clarity
The age verification era isn’t coming — it’s here. Laws are already on the books in numerous U.S. states, as well as in the U.K., France and beyond.
FSC: California's Device-Based AV Law Does Not Apply to Adult
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) put out an advisory today explaining that California's new device-based age verification law does not apply to adult websites.
FSC Sets Key Dates, Qualifiers for December Board of Directors Election
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today announced key dates and qualifiers for its upcoming Board of Directors election.
Pornhub to Shut Down Access in Arizona Over Age Verification
Aylo will geoblock Pornhub across Arizona starting Sept. 26, when the state’s age verification law, HB 2112, goes into effect.
Missouri AG Announces Age Verification Rule to Take Effect Nov. 30
Newly appointed Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced Friday that the state's recently approved age verification regulation for adult websites will go into effect on Nov. 30.
Aylo, Woodhull Freedom Foundation to Tackle Online Censorship in Virtual Seminar
Aylo and Woodhull Freedom Foundation will co-host a virtual panel addressing online censorship on Sept. 30.
Free Speech Coalition Appoints Megan Stokes to Board of Directors
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that it has appointed Megan Stokes to its Board of Directors.
What the New SCOTUS Ruling Means for AV Laws and Free Speech
On June 27, 2025, the United States Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, upholding Texas’ age verification law in the face of a constitutional challenge and setting a new precedent that bolsters similar laws around the country.
FSC: Missouri Age Verification Rule Will Not Take Effect August 30
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced that Missouri's proposed age verification legislation will not take effect on August 30, as it had originally estimated.
FSC Launches Age Verification Toolkit for Adult Websites
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that it has launched a comprehensive toolkit to help adult websites navigate age verification laws.
Trump Administration Issues Executive Order Against 'Debanking'
The White House on Thursday issued an executive order limiting financial institutions’ ability to restrict access to financial services for people or groups involved in lawful industries, a longtime goal of adult industry advocates and stakeholders.
Florida AG Sues EU-Based Adult Companies for Failing to Age-Verify Users
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit Monday with the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida against five EU-based adult companies for allegedly failing to require age verification before allowing access to adult content.
FSC: Identity Theft Targeting Adult Performers
The Free Speech Coalition has issued an alert warning of an individual found to be targeting adult performers for identity theft.