Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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1. The Republic

   Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians ↗ (opens The Republic)

   Published Apr 25, 2024

   Same headline from 8 more outlets

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   MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted under the state’s obscenity law for providing “harmful” materials to minors, the latest in a wave of bills in Republican-led states targeting library content and decisions.

2. Green Field Reporter

   Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians - The Daily Reporter ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Apr 25, 2024

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   MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted under the state’s obscenity law for providing “harmful” materials to minors, the latest in a wave of bills in Republican-led states targeting library content and decisions.

3. Truthout

   Alabama House Passes Bill That Could Be Used to Criminalize Librarians ↗ (opens Truthout)

   Published Apr 25, 2024

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   Critics argue the legislation violates the First Amendment.

4. Reason

   Alabama bill would criminalize librarians who allow ‘material harmful to minors’ ↗ (opens Reason)

   Published Apr 25, 2024

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   The bill also attempts to ban drag performances at public libraries.

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