notice how the title makes us look bad - the article doesn't make us look any better. i've asked this on a couple other boards, but why don't we hire a publicist?
"Porn Industry Sues To Prevent New Child Porn Rules
Regulations Require Pornographers To Keep Records Of Performers
POSTED: 11:20 am MDT June 17, 2005
UPDATED: 11:42 am MDT June 17, 2005
DENVER -- A coalition representing the porn industry asked a federal court Thursday to block new regulations requiring pornographers and distributors to maintain records of their performers, arguing the rules could stop the distribution of material produced since 1992.
The regulations, which were approved by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales in May, requires producers to keep detailed information that verify the identify and age of their performers, including their date of birth, legal name, and copy of a picture identification card. The rules were approved in an effort to stop child pornography and ensure the performers are not minors.
Producers have 30 days to comply with the changes, which take effect June 23, or face up to 5 years in prison for the first offense and 10 years for each subsequent violation.
The Free Speech Coalition, its chapter in Colorado, a pornography distributor, and adult film producer filed the lawsuit seeking an injunction in U.S. District Court. According to court documents, the plaintiffs argue that the guidelines are unconstitutional and would do little to protect children. An enormous burden would be placed on producers and distributors, they said, to maintain unnecessary records of adult material dating back to July 3, 1995.
The regulations could stop distribution of adult material such as films, pictures, books, and magazines that were made since 1992, the plaintiffs argued.
It was unclear why the lawsuit was filed in Denver.
Jeff Dorschner, spokesman U.S. Attorney's Office, said he has not seen the case since it was filed late on Thursday.
"After we review it, we will file a response in due course with the court," he said.
An after-hours message left at the California-based coalition was not immediately returned.
The California-based Free Speech Coalition represents more than 600 businesses and individuals in the adult industry. The producer and distributor involved in the case are also from California."
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