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9mo ago

Supreme Court to Review FDA's E-Cigarette Regulations and Texas Porn Site Law

The court will assess the FDA's ban on flavored e-cigarettes and Texas' age-verification requirements for adult sites, with significant implications for public health and online privacy.

Supreme Hypp Max Flow flavored vaping e-cigarette products are displayed in a convenience store on June 23, 2022 in El Segundo, California.
A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC on July 1.
Various brands and flavors of disposable vape devices at a store in the Brooklyn, N.Y., on Jan. 31, 2020.
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Overview

  • FDA's ban on flavored e-cigarettes aims to curb youth vaping but faces legal challenges from vape companies.
  • The Supreme Court's decision could reshape federal regulatory authority over the e-cigarette industry.
  • Texas' law mandates age verification for porn sites, prompting First Amendment concerns from the adult entertainment industry.
  • Public health advocates warn of the risks flavored e-cigarettes pose to young people.
  • The court's rulings could have far-reaching effects on public health policies and online privacy rights.