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WOODHULL FREEDOM FOUNDATION et al v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al

  1. March 30, 2022

    Free Speech Advocates Lose Suit Fighting Sex Trafficking Law

    A D.C. federal judge on Tuesday nixed a lawsuit by internet free speech advocates fighting a sex trafficking law they claim could lead to harming the very people it purports to protect, noting the law requires proof that someone had specific intent to promote prostitution.

  2. July 13, 2020

    Have Too Many Cases? Judge Leon Doesn't Want To Hear It

    A government attorney wanted U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon to consider deadlines she faces in other cases before he issues a scheduling order in a suit over a sex trafficking law, but the D.C. federal judge offered no sympathy Monday, firing back that the administration has the staff to help her meet the deadlines.

  3. July 19, 2018

    Sex Trafficking Law Foes 'Jumping The Line,' Judge Says

    A D.C. federal judge showed little patience Thursday for internet free speech advocates challenging a new law meant to crack down on sex trafficking that they say prevents human rights groups from educating sex workers, saying they're "jumping the line" and that a ruling in the next few weeks is impossible.

  4. June 29, 2018

    Speech Advocates Say Sex Trafficking Law Muzzles Outreach

    A new law meant to crack down on sex trafficking online prevents human rights groups from educating sex workers about their health and safety for fear of publishing information that could be misconstrued as "facilitating prostitution," internet free speech advocates have told a D.C. federal court.