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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A federal judge ruled certain AI-generated child sex abuse material is protected by the First Amendment.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Judge John Z. Lee of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit relied on Supreme Court precedent holding that material not depicting real children can receive First Amendment protection. Lee said he was bound by those precedents while also expressing concern about the legal distinctions they create.
Date: 08/31/2026
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Last Updated on August 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check