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STOP CSAM proposals

Legislative efforts to stop child sexual abuse material, including proposals for removal and civil liability for platforms.

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Feb 3, 2026

Is a guy who is 14 wearing just ethikas or psd underwear legally considered csam under federal law

A picture of a 14‑year‑old wearing only branded underwear (, , etc.) is not automatically classified as child sexual abuse material () under federal law; federal statutes criminalize “visual depiction...

Feb 1, 2026

Can simply streaming CSAM over Tor trigger U.S. federal charges without file downloads?

Streaming a live feed over Tor is not a legal neutral act: federal statutes criminalize the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and live streams are express...