Federal court curbs federal government regulation of speech in AIDS fight

The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the federal government could not require agencies receiving grants to fight AIDS to agree not to encourage prostitution. Judge Barrington D. Parker said, “In order to avoid losing Leadership Act funding, they [the agencies] must declare their opposition to prostitution. The policy requirement is also viewpoint-based, [...]

California: Salinas study sessions on key issues claimed to promote transprency

The Salinas mayor wants to address thorny problems such as damaged sidewalks, graffiti and prostitution in a series of council study sessions with an emphasize on solving problems through staff recommendations and greater access to background information. Council members will be responsible for two district meetings each year, and the mayor can opt to hold town [...]

Teenage sex trafficking victim sues Village Voice for running sex ad with her photos

A teenager has sued Village Voice Media for knowingly allowing her pimp to post photos of her online in an ad for prostitution services. -db Ars Technica Commentary September 19, 2010 By Jacqui Cheng A teenage child trafficking victim has filed a lawsuit against Village Voice Media, for knowingly allowing her pimp to post ads [...]

Adult services ads: Some see Craigslist shut down as tactic

Analysts say that by shutting its adult services section, Craigslist may be playing to public opinion while considering its options. -db The New York Times September 5, 2010 By Claire Cain Miller SAN FRANCISCO — Craigslist, by shutting off its “adult services” section and slapping a “censored” label in its place, may be engaging in [...]

Craigslist drops adult services section

Craigslist removed its website sexual ads last week, replacing the link with the word “censored.” -db San Francisco Chronicle September 5, 2010 By James Temple SAN FRANCISCO – After years of mounting public pressure, Craigslist appears to have surrendered in a battle over sexual ads on its website that some viewed as a test case [...]

Attorneys general pressure Craigslist to remove adult service ad section

Attorneys general in seventeen states have asked Craigslist to disband its adult services section on its website since it cannot block illegal ads on the site promoting prostitution and child trafficking. -db San Francisco Chronicle August 25, 2010 By Everton Bailey Jr. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – San Francisco-based Craigslist should remove its adult services section [...]

First Amendment: Federal court allows Nevada to ban brothel ads

A federal appeals court ruled that the state of Nevada could regulate brothel ads under the First Amendment owing to the unique social and legal characteristics of prostitution. -db Courthouse News Service March 10, 2010 By Elizabeth Banicki (CN) – Legal brothels in Nevada cannot publicly advertise under the protection of the First Amendment because [...]