It was my understanding that 18 U.S. Code § 871 included depictions enticing or encouraging such acts. Not according to Brandenburg v. Ohio, which states:

It was my understanding that 18 U.S. Code § 871 included depictions enticing or encouraging such acts. Not according to Brandenburg v. Ohio, which states: The constitutional guarantees of free speech and free press do not permit a State to forbid or proscribe advocacy of the use of force or of law violation except where such advocacy is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action. The key words there are "incite" and "imminent lawless action". But don't just take my word for it. You can read the decision for yourself here: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/395/444 https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/395/444