On Monday, a federal court dismissed our lawsuit against the Justice Department to block enforcement of #FOSTA. (1/5) eff.org/deeplinks/2018…
The case was filed on behalf of two human rights organizations, a digital library, an activist for sex workers, and a certified massage therapist. The court did not reach the merits of any of the constitutional issues, but instead found the plaintiffs did not have standing. (2/5)
We’re disappointed & believe the decision is wrong. For example, the court failed to apply the standing principles that are usually applied in 1st Amendment cases in which the plaintiffs’ speech is chilled. The plaintiffs are considering their options for their next steps. (3/5)
Check our case page for this lawsuit for updates in the coming weeks. (4/5) eff.org/cases/woodhull…
On the same day our case was dismissed, the @washingtonpost reported on “unintended consequences” of #SESTA/#FOSTA, writing that the inability to vet clients online has led to an increase in danger for sex workers, who are now “at a buyer’s mercy.” (5/5) washingtonpost.com/business/side-…
