Fri Sep 20 12:42:13 UTC 2024: ## Court Rejects Lawsuit by Man Denied Security Clearance Over Furry Porn Viewing

**Washington, D.C.** – A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who was denied a security clearance for the Air Force due to his admission of viewing animated furry pornography depicting characters as young as 16. The plaintiff, identified only as Bierly, argued that his First Amendment rights were violated and that the government’s reliance on his viewing of such material as a security risk was unconstitutional.

However, Judge Royce Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled against Bierly, stating that federal precedent dictates that the government holds ultimate authority in granting security clearances, and judicial intervention is not allowed in such matters.

Bierly’s suit alleged that the Department of Defense violated his right to free speech, association, and due process by suspending his security clearance based on his admission of viewing furry pornography. He claimed that such material was protected under the First Amendment and that the government’s policy was overly broad and vague.

The court, however, upheld the government’s position, citing previous legal rulings that establish the executive branch’s power to determine security clearance eligibility. Additionally, the court rejected Bierly’s arguments under the Administrative Procedure Act, Freedom of Information Act, and Privacy Act.

The decision comes amid a growing debate over the government’s use of security clearance denials based on personal behavior. While the court did not directly address the constitutionality of the government’s policy, its ruling underscores the significant power held by the executive branch in determining security clearance eligibility.

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