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Federal Child-Pornography Statutes

The amendment of federal child-pornography statutes to include the phrase 'knowingly accesses with intent to view' and its implications on prosecutions and court decisions.

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Jan 26, 2026
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Which federal statutes are most often used to prosecute AI‑generated CSAM and what sentencing ranges do they carry?

Federal prosecutors typically rely on the core federal child‑pornography statutes—most notably and § 2252A—and related provisions such as 18 U.S.C. § 2251 and the definitional statute 18 U.S.C. § 2256...

Feb 4, 2026

How have courts interpreted “knowingly” and “intent to view” in prosecutions under 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252/2252A?

were amended to add the phrase “knowingly accesses with intent to view,” and courts have treated the terms “knowingly” and “intent to view” as requiring that a defendant act with awareness of the fact...