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A lawsuit says the edict “forces bookstores and libraries to self-censor in a way that is antithetical to their core purposes.”

Group Challenges Arkansas Law That Criminalizes Access to Some Books - The New York Times

A new law threatens prison for Arkansas librarians who let kids access books deemed objectionable. A coalition of book lovers is suing.

Librarians Sue Over Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Arkansas Book Ban

Several Arkansas libraries have joined with organizations including the ACLU to file a lawsuit against the state over a newly passed obscenity law they claim is a form of censorship that endangers librarians.Several Arkansas libraries have joined with organizations including the ACLU to file a lawsuit against the state over a newly passed obscenity law they claim is a form of censorship that endangers …

CALS, local libraries, ACLU suing Arkansas over new obscenity law, claiming censorship | KARK

Story at a glance A group of Arkansas librarians, booksellers, and readers filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a new state law restricting what materials librarians can distribute. The law would sub…

Arkansas librarians, booksellers file lawsuit against latest book ban law – The Hill

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Three former and current Multnomah County Library employees are suing the organization for discriminating against Black staff members, according to a complaint filed Tuesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court.

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The Crawford County Library has been receiving backlash from parents for moving children's books into the adult section.The Crawford County Library has been receiving backlash from parents for moving children's books into the adult section.

Crawford Co. Library transitions children's books into separate adult book section | KATV

Crawford Co. Library transitions children's books into separate adult book section

ABA, along with the American Booksellers for Free Expression, ABA’s free speech initiative, is challenging Arkansas Act 372, which would have a chilling effect on free speech and be a threat to the livelihood of booksellers and the rights of readers in Arkansas.

ABA and Partners File Lawsuit to Protect the Right to Read | the American Booksellers Association

Move comes as rightwing groups increase pressure to remove books, most written by or about members of the LGBTQ+ community and people of colour

Librarians sue Arkansas state over law banning them from giving ‘obscene’ books to children | Books | The Guardian

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Most of the reshelved books have LGBTQ+ characters. Others include a story about a child with disabilities, a book about witchcraft and a guide to world religions.Most of the reshelved books have LGBTQ+ characters. Others include a story about a child with disabilities, a book about witchcraft and a guide to world religions.

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Attorney bills Crawford County thousands for dealing with FOIs, public on library controversy - Arkansas Times

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A new Arkansas law that exposes librarians to criminal liability for making books deemed “harmful to minors” available to them drew a constitutional challenge Friday from public library systems, their patrons, bookstores, and free speech groups who say the measure violates their First Amendment rights.

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FILE - Nate Coulter executive director of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) poses for a photo in the main branch of the public library in downtown Little Rock, Ark.,

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The American Library Association, the Association of American Publishers, the American Booksellers Association and the Authors Guild are among 17 plaintiffs who will file a federal lawsuit over a recently passed law in Arkansas which exposes librarians to criminal liability for making allegedly “obscene” books available to minors. The American Library Association, the Association of American Publishers, the American Booksellers Association and the Authors Guild are among 17 plaintiffs who will file a federal lawsuit over a recently passed law in Arkansas which exposes librarians to criminal liability for making allegedly “obscene” books available to minors.

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The library allegedly put colored labels on LGBTQ+ books and moved them to a The library allegedly put colored labels on LGBTQ+ books and moved them to a "social section" because conservatives complained...

Parents sue library system to fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ book censorship - LGBTQ Nation

Crawford County parents filed a lawsuit on Friday against the county in regard to the relocation of library books from the children's section to a separate social section.Crawford County parents filed a lawsuit on Friday against the county in regard to the relocation of library books from the children’s section to a separate social section.

Lawsuit filed over Crawford County book relocation

Among the week's headlines: a library-led coalition has filed suit challenging a new Arkansas law exposing librarians to criminal prosecution for providing books; a new 'harmful to minors' rule in Missouri is causing confusion and concern.Among the week's headlines: a library-led coalition has filed suit challenging a new Arkansas law that exposes librarians to criminal prosecution for making books available, while a new 'harmful to minors' rule in Missouri is causing confusion and concern.

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UPDATE: Libraries ask federal judge to declare book law unconstitutional - Arkansas Times

MIKE BLAKEA coalition of librarians, booksellers, readers, and authors are filing suit against Arkansas, challenging the state for a sweeping new law that threatens jail time for librarians.The suit, filed Friday by a group including the Arkansas Library Association and the Central Arkansas Library System, takes aim at Arkansas Act 372, a new library law signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in March. The law, which critics describe as overbroad or unenforceable, implements a new system for chalMIKE BLAKEA coalition of librarians, booksellers, readers, and authors are filing suit against Arkansas, challenging the state for a sweeping new law that threatens jail time for librarians.The suit, filed Friday by a group including the Arkansas Library Association and the Central Arkansas Library System, takes aim at Arkansas Act 372, a new library law signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in March. The law, which critics describe as overbroad or unenforceable, implements a new system for chal

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Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials | National AP | yankton.net

UPDATE: Attorney cites conflict of interest, won't advise Crawford County library board much longer - Arkansas Times

FILE - Nate Coulter executive director of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) poses for a photo in the main branch of the public library in downtown Little Rock, Ark.,

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A lawsuit has been filed challenging an Arkansas law that would subject librarians and booksellers to criminal charges if they provide harmful materials to minors

Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials - Newsday

Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials – KION546

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Librarians in Arkansas could be headed to prison if they set up displays showcasing books on LGBTQ topics or the history of racism.FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Librarians in Arkansas could be headed to prison if they set up displays showcasing books on LGBTQ topics or the history of racism.

Arkansas bans children’s books on LGBTQ topics and racism; librarians and booksellers sue – People's World

Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials | Ap | thederrick.com

A lawsuit has been filed challenging an Arkansas law that would subject librarians and booksellers to criminal charges if they provide harmful materials to minors. A coalition of libraries, booksellers and other groups filed the lawsuit Friday over the measure, which is set to take effect Aug. 1. The law also creates a new process to challenge library books and request they be relocated. The lawsuit comes amid a growing push to make it easier to ban or restrict access to books. The lawsuit says Arkansas' measure is unconstitutional and would force libraries to remove books that could be challenged.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed challenging an Arkansas law that would subject librarians and booksellers to criminal charges if they provide

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Friday challenges an Arkansas law that would subject librarians and booksellers to criminal charges if they provide “harmful” materials to minors. A coalition that includes the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock filed the challenge to the law, which takes effect Aug. 1. The law also creates a new process to challenge library materials and request that they be relocated to areas not...

Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials

Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials

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Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials

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Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Friday challenges an Arkansas law that would subject librarians and booksellers to criminal charges if

Suit challenges Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials

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