Stop Comstock Act revises federal law to remove references to "indecent" and "immoral" materials, focusing solely on obscenity.
The Stop Comstock Act amends sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930. It removes references to "indecent" and "immoral" materials, focusing enforcement solely on obscenity. The Act redefines obscene materials and updates related legal terminology to eliminate outdated moral judgments. This change affects federal statutes and customs regulations, impacting how obscene materials are classified and regulated.
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