Tennessee Makes Posting ‘Distressing’ Images Illegal

Constitutional scholars are raising their eyebrows over a new Tennessee law that makes it illegal to “transmit or display” an image online if it would “frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress.” Doing so is punishable by almost a year in jail or $2,500 in fines. The bill is an…

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Tennessee Makes Posting ‘Distressing’ Images Illegal

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