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Press Release: Backpage.com Removes Adult Content Due to Unconstitutional Government Censorship....Vows to Fight First Amendment Battles

January 9, 2017

Washington, D.C. - As the direct result of unconstitutional government censorship, Backpage.com has removed its Adult content section from the highly popular classified website, effective immediately. For years, the legal system protecting freedom of speech prevailed, but new government tactics, including pressuring credit card companies to cease doing business ...... Read More

Backpage statement regarding the U.S. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ Censorship of Adult Classified Advertisements.

Statement from James Larkin and Michael Lacey regarding Government Violations of the U.S. First Amendment Right to Free Speech statement....... Bio.

Statement from Dr. Lois Lee, Founder and President of Children of the Night, on Negative Impacts of Closure of Backpage.com’s Adult Category on Anti-Sex Trafficking Efforts.

Statement by the DKT Liberty Project about the Backpage.com Senate proceedings.

Letter to Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations from Backpage.com Counsel.

Background on the First Amendment and the U.S. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ Subpoenas regarding Backpage.com’s Editorial Process.

Statement from Center for Democracy and Technology.

Support from the Law Enforcement Community.



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