18 U.S.C. Sec. 2425, also known as the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation Act of 1977, is a federal law that prohibits the use of any interstate facility, such as the mail, telephone, or computer network, to transmit information about a minor that is intended to promote or facilitate the sexual exploitation of the minor. The law applies to both adults and minors and applies to any form of communication, including emails, text messages, and other online messages. The law also applies to any form of advertising related to minors, including websites or other online services. The law also prohibits the possession or distribution of any materials depicting a minor engaging in any sexually explicit conduct. Violations of this law are punishable by imprisonment and/or fines.
18 U.S.C. Sec. 2425, also known as the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation Act of 1977, is a federal law that prohibits the use of any interstate facility, such as the mail, telephone, or computer network, to transmit information about a minor that is intended to promote or facilitate the sexual exploitation of the minor. The law applies to both adults and minors and applies to any form of communication, including emails, text messages, and other online messages. The law also applies to any form of advertising related to minors, including websites or other online services. The law also prohibits the possession or distribution of any materials depicting a minor engaging in any sexually explicit conduct. Violations of this law are punishable by imprisonment and/or fines.