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The Hilariously Twisted History of the Supreme Court and Porn

The Hilariously Twisted History of the Supreme Court and Porn

As the justices mull getting back into the business of strictly scrutinizing smut, their forebears offer some good reasons why they should not.

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Jan 17, 2025
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by Matt Ford

Protesters demonstrate against pornography on the internet in front of the Supreme Court.
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In the 1960s and early 1970s, the Supreme Court hosted one of the most unusual film clubs in America. Justices typically familiarize themselves with upcoming cases and petitions by reviewing the records and exhibits from the lower courts. As a result, at least once per term at that time, most of the justices and the…

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