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Backpage Shutdown Proves SESTA Was Rushed Unnecessarily

April 6, 2018

This afternoon, U.S. law enforcement agencies seized the domain name of Backpage.com, effectively shutting down the website. Most visitors to the site will now see...


Jane Doe Decision Shows SESTA Was Unnecessary All Along

March 30, 2018

WASHINGTON D.C. —­­ Yesterday, a federal district court judge in Massachusetts allowed a civil lawsuit against Backpage.com to proceed, ruling that the plaintiff had plausibly...


Senate Passes Hybrid SESTA Bill, Despite Constitutional & Backfiring Concerns

March 21, 2018

WASHINGTON D.C. —­­ Today, the Senate passed the Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act (SESTA) by a 97-2 vote, despite repeated warnings from the Department of...


It’s Not Too Late to Ensure SESTA Doesn’t Backfire

March 16, 2018

WASHINGTON D.C. —­­ Next week, the Senate is scheduled to vote the Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act (SESTA) and is expected to pass the bill....


Despite Good Intentions, SESTA Will Harm Those It Aims to Protect

February 27, 2018

WASHINGTON D.C. —­­ Today the House is scheduled to vote on the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA). Most notable...


9th Circuit Rules FTC Can Police Broadband

February 26, 2018

WASHINGTON D.C. —­­ Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the Federal Trade Commission acted within its authority in bringing a claim...