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Michigan's Anticorruption of Public Morals Act Could Ban VPNs

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https://reason.com/2025/09/22/michigan-anti-porn-bill-would-criminalize-asmr-written-erotica-and-even-nonsexual-depictions-of-trans-people/
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  • #censorship
  • #LGBTQ+ rights
  • #internet regulation
  • Michigan's 'Anticorruption of Public Morals Act' aims to ban online distribution of material 'that corrupts public morals,' including sexual content, ASMR, and depictions of transgender identities.
  • Violators could face up to 20 years in prison and $100,000 fines, with broad definitions potentially criminalizing literature, movies, and even non-sexual transgender discussions.
  • The bill includes provisions requiring ISPs to block prohibited content and VPNs, raising concerns over free speech and privacy.
  • Missouri's new Attorney General continues pushing age verification rules for adult content, despite legal and technical challenges.
  • Arizona and Ohio have enacted age verification laws for online content deemed 'harmful to minors,' with Arizona allowing parents to sue over inappropriate content.
  • Florida is expanding its anti-porn efforts to include video games, while South Africa may decriminalize sex work pending a 2026 court case.
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