We ask the administration to push for federal law against the distribution of sexually explicit media that is publicly shared online or via other media without the consent of the pictured individual. While the participation of the victim is not physical, we believe this constitutes sexual abuse to the victim by disregarding their consent in a sexual event.
Uploaders are usually unpunished, yet victims have to deal with ongoing repercussions. These are not only psychological, but potentially physically threatening, since media can often be accompanied by identifying personal information.
Several nations have passed laws against such distribution, as well as twelve states within the US. We believe that there should be a federal law that will protect the people of any state.