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Federal law on child sexual abuse material

Federal law treats possession and access to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as related but distinct offenses

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Jan 7, 2026
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What federal laws cover possession versus viewing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)?

Federal law makes it a crime to produce, distribute, receive, transport, advertise, access with intent to view, and possess child sexual abuse material (CSAM), primarily through statutes codified in T...

Feb 2, 2026

How do U.S. federal statutes distinguish possession vs. access in CSAM prosecutions?

Federal law treats possession and access to child sexual abuse material () as related but distinct offenses: possession generally requires proof that a defendant knowingly had dominion and control ove...

Jan 10, 2026

In federal law does a minor wearing athletic boxer briefs as a request fall short of federal csam laws

Federal criminal law does not automatically make a photo of a minor in athletic boxer briefs into child sexual abuse material (CSAM); instead, federal statutes prohibit “visual depictions” of minors e...

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