which took place from 14 to 21 July.

State lawyers argued that the principles of that law have not changed just because obscenity has moved online.and the ability of states to protect minors from the damaging effects of online pornography.

Justice Clarence Thomas.a 'government ID' over the Internet to 'affirmatively identify themselves' understand that they are thereby exposing themselves to 'inadvertent disclosures.In a two-hour hearing in January.

They pointed to a 2004 Supreme Court decision.More than a dozen other states have passed similar laws.

The power to require age verification is within a State's authority to prevent children from accessing sexually explicit content.

but they also expressed concern about trampling on free speech rights.after a long-running investigation into allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence.

and organisations supporting them.called for the October concert to be cancelled.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the allegations were too old under the law and the evidence not sufficient to charge the 56-year-old.wins national film award19 hrs agoSussexMore from the BBC15 mins agoRenowned opera singer Stuart Burrows dies at 92The internationally renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows has died following a short illness.