Panel 1: Sexual Exploitation, Sex Workers, and Section 230

Authors

• Mary Graw Leary, The Catholic University of America
• Kendra Albert, Harvard Law School
• Carrie Goldberg, C.A. Goldberg, PLLC
• Felix Wu, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawFollow

Abstract

The article examines the implications of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, focusing on its impact on sexual exploitation, sex workers, and online speech. Panelists discuss the unintended consequences of legislative changes like FOSTA-SESTA and propose reforms such as the EARN IT Act to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM). They emphasize the need to balance protecting victims with safeguarding legitimate speech, particularly for marginalized communities, and advocate for comprehensive reforms rather than piecemeal changes.

Disciplines

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Internet Law | Law | Law and Race | Legislation

Recommended Citation

Mary G. Leary, Kendra Albert, Carrie Goldberg & Felix Wu, Panel 1: Sexual Exploitation, Sex Workers, and Section 230, 40 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 363 (2022).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoaelj/vol40/iss2/4