Trump Signs Ban on Nonconsensual Pornography, but Critics Worry
Washington, D.C., USA: President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, a bipartisan law criminalizing the spread of nonconsensual explicit images. Platforms must remove flagged content within 48 hours. Victims’ advocates praise stronger protections against revenge porn and deepfake nudes, while civil-liberties groups warn of potential overreach and censorship. The legislation had broad support in Congress, backed by lawmakers across the political spectrum.
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- • Take It Down Act: New federal legislation banning nonconsensual porn distribution and enforcing fast platform takedowns.
- • Donald & Melania Trump: The president and first lady, publicly supportive of the bill as a measure to curb cyber harassment.
- • Sen. Ted Cruz & Sen. Amy Klobuchar: Cosponsors, representing a rare bipartisan alliance on digital abuse.
- • Deepfake Porn: AI-generated fake nudes or sex content, also covered by the law.
- • Tech Platforms: Must rapidly remove reported content or face hefty fines under Department of Justice enforcement.
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Left-Leaning View
Might emphasize expanding civil remedies and caution that more steps are needed for digital safety.
Centrist View
Would highlight the law’s bipartisan nature and potential conflicts with free speech.
Right-Leaning View
Applauds the clampdown on sexual exploitation but may worry about over-censorship.
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