obscenity law

Obscenity law regulates materials considered offensive or inappropriate, especially those that lack serious artistic, literary, political, or scientific value. Under U.S. law, for material to be deemed obscene, it must meet specific criteria established in the Miller Test, which considers whether the work appeals to prurient interests, depicts sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and lacks redeeming societal value. These laws aim to balance free expression with community standards, often restricting certain explicit content from distribution to protect public morals, particularly among minors, while still respecting constitutional rights.