Press Release
By Citizens Defending Freedom
3/9/25
| We would like to begin by expressing our sincere gratitude to Senator McClain and Representative Bankson for filing SB 1692 and HB1539 in support of protecting children from exposure to obscene materials. Florida Citizens Defending Freedom has been working alongside like-minded organizations to urge Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature to take decisive action to safeguard children’s mental health. Our team has compiled a comprehensive document outlining the characteristics of age-inappropriate materials and why they are harmful with supporting studies and resources that highlight the seriousness of this issue. We need your help to ensure these crucial bills are heard in committees. Please contact Senate President Albritton and House Speaker Perez TODAY and urge them to prioritize these measures! EMAIL LEGISLATURE LEADERSHIP Is obscenity protected under the First Amendment? In the 1968 Supreme Court case of Ginsberg v. New York (390 U.S. 629), the Court addressed a New York obscenity statute that prohibited the sale of materials deemed obscene to minors, but not adults. The Court concluded that the state had the legal authority to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of its community by restricting the distribution of books and materials recognized as suitable for adults but not for children. As a result, Ginsberg established the principle that standards for obscenity can differ between minors and adults. Five years later, in the 1973 Supreme Court case Miller v. California, the Court issued a decision that established a three-prong modern constitutional test — commonly referred to as the Miller test — for determining obscenity when applied to an adult standard. What has happened since? The Miller test contains a flaw: its “literary value” clause allows pornographic books to remain in school libraries. This critical legislation eliminates that loophole to protect minor children from graphic sexual content. Act now – email Senate President Albritton and House Speaker Perez immediately! How can YOU help?Your swift action is vital. Click below to send an email to the Legislature leadership. Florida CDF urgently requests your support to address this pressing issue – don’t delay! EMAIL LEGISLATURE LEADERSHIP Stay Connected Dive into our Florida CDF digital hub by visiting our WEBSITE and joining our FACEBOOK page. Equip yourself with essential tools, critical resources, and direct access to the experts leading the fight for freedom. Stay ahead of the curve with real-time updates on the upcoming legislative session and gain insider access to our latest initiatives! Thank you for helping to shield minor students in public schools from harmful and explicit sexual content – your efforts are invaluable! Citizens Defending Freedom · PO Box 156 · Mulberry, FL 33860 · USA |
