*verification* I find the Supreme Court's endorsement of Texas's age-verification law quite disappointing. The implications for privacy are troubling; sensitive data like our government IDs, biometric data, etc. could be retained indefinitely, leading to potential exploitation or exposure in data breaches. This decision risks undermining both user anonymity and the fundamental right to free expression on digital platforms.

Furthermore, there is no consensus on what is inappropriate for minors. I believe the responsibilities of monitoring such content should be handed to the parents, not the government. I am sad to see that the Supreme Court did not see it that way. Justice Clarence Thomas's comparison between checking an ID at a liquor store and digital age verification was equally concerning. This decision will erode free speech as well as our 4th Amendment rights, leading to our loss of privacy, both online and offline.