A decisive Supreme Court decision in the case of a Texas age verification law has changed the legal landscape for online speech.

At least 24 states have passed some form of age verification laws, requiring websites with adult content to verify users through the uploading of IDs or other personal information.

Supporters of such laws say they will help protect kids from harmful online content, while opponents say the laws will restrict protected speech.

Much like the bridge trolls of children’s fairy tales, websites and apps across the country are starting to require an answer to one specific question before users can access their services: What is your name?

Online age verification laws are sweeping apps and website services across the country as lawmakers seek to crack down on children

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