6. Larry Walters: Woodhull Freedom Foundation v. The United States

Mr. Walters Goes To Washington: Since being signed into law in 2018, SESTA/FOSTA has wreaked havoc on internet speech and done untold damage to the safety and finances of consensual adult sex workers. The law holds platforms liable for any speech that could "facilitate" prostitution, regardless of the platform's knowledge, and has multiple provisions that violate the Constitution. Walters Law Group is leading the charge against this law, serving as counsel for Woodhull Freedom Foundation et. al v The United States, with acclaimed first amendment lawyer Larry Walters at the helm. Today, Walters and I discuss the damage caused by SESTA/FOSTA, and the progress of the case against it, including a recent major victory.  References:  FirstAmendment.com  StopSESTA.org Woodhull Freedom Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation Today’s episode was produced by me, Blair Hopkins, and brought to you in part by SWOP-Behind Bars. Music by New Orleans’ own Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. Thank you to Larry Walters; I hope to have him on again soon with more good news in the fight for online freedom of expression. Special thanks as always to Alex Andrews: to contribute to the good work she’s doing with SWOP-Behind Bars, visit swopbehindbars.org and remember: All In A Day’s (Sex) Work is an ever-expanding narrative; if you are a sex worker, partner, patron, or other adult industry-adjacent person, I want to hear from you! Email me at [email protected].