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Things that Have Been Banned in the US

Can you name these things that have been censored or made illegal in the United States of America?
These can have been enforced at either the state or federal level, or both
There are many things that have been implicitly banned or are being attempted to be banned that have not been entered as part of this quiz
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Last updated: May 10, 2024
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Form of birth control that had been protected across all states by the Roe v Wade Supreme Court ruling before it was overturned in 2022
Abortion
Favourite indulgence of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro; commonly regarded as the 'world's finest' of its product type
Cuban cigars
Distillation of this substance at home for commercial use
Alcohol
Despite a congressional hearing with its CEO Chew Shou Zi, this video sharing app has not been fully banned. However, it is banned on government-issued devices.
TikTok
Specially prepared Japanese delicacy which has been largely banned due to its toxic liver
Pufferfish
Providing food and shelter to these people is illegal in many municipalities
Homeless people
Chocolate that has been banned due to concerns over children choking on its interior yellow plastic capsule
Kinder Eggs
'Consulting, combining, confederating, or corresponding' with any of these seafarers
Pirates
Wearing this piece of clothing during a protest is banned in several states and cities
A mask
Consumption of alcohol before reaching this age
21
This political party was outlawed in 1954. However, large parts of the act initially prohibiting this party were later revoked by Congress.
Communist Party of the United States of America
Anti-whistleblower legislation prevents people from exposing this form of abuse
Animal abuse
Famous Scottish dish that has been banned as it contains sheep lung
Haggis
Sex business banned in several states
Prostitution
Political stance determined by the House to be antisemitism (and thus eligible to be considered a criminal offence) despite categorical differences between the two
Anti-Zionism
Certain states forbid these features of language from being used in names on birth certificates
Accents
Protest against this proposed police training campus in Atlanta, Georgia by the ‘Defend the Atlanta Forest’ group, under the pretext of ‘racketeering’
Cop City
By proxy, adherence this political ideology is considered a criminal offence according to the indictment of the above event, which classes ‘collectivism, mutualism/mutual aid, and social solidarity’ as major ideas of this ideology
Anarchism
Toilet use by these people according to their gender identity in various places, including government buildings
Transgender people
Form of positive discrimination that acted as a form of compensation for African Americans and sought to challenge their underpresentation in society prior to its ban in Supreme Court for university admissions
Affirmative action
Several states have banned teaching this theory in education, which seeks to enhance understanding of systemic racism in the US
Critical race theory
Entry of this famous singer-songwriter (who died in 2011) into the country due to her criminal charges in the UK
Amy Winehouse
Dystopian George Orwell novel which was dubbed ‘pro-communism’ by Jackson County in Florida despite generally being perceived as an anti-Stalinist publication
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Though reversed under Joe Biden, this 'ban' introduced by Donald Trump prohibited entry of nationals from countries including predominantly, but not exclusive to, those with a majority of this religion
Muslim ban
East Asian country whom the federal government have imposed both a travel ban and a reverse travel ban against
North Korea
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Level 77
Feb 17, 2024
Love this quiz!!