The FOSTA-SESTA legislation

FOSTA-SESTA is a U.S. law enacted in 2018 aimed at combating online sex trafficking. It amends laws to hold online platforms liable if they knowingly facilitate or promote illegal sex trafficking activities. While intended to target traffickers, it also impacts websites where users share personal content, often leading to increased censorship or removal of legal, consensual content. The legislation encourages platforms to restrict or delete certain user posts to avoid legal risks, balancing efforts to fight trafficking with concerns about free expression and online safety.