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PROTECT Act

A congressional act that tightened penalties for younger victims in CSAM cases.

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Jan 24, 2026
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How do U.S. Sentencing Guidelines calculate offense levels for CSAM based on number of images and victim age?

The federal guidelines calculate a offender’s guideline “offense level” by starting with a statutory or guideline base offense level and then adding specific offense-characteristic enhancements tied t...

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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...