Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional

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1. Courthouse News Service

   Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional ↗ (opens Courthouse News Service)

   Published Dec 23, 2024

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   Supporters of the law, known as Act 372, say they will continue to fight for its implementation.

2. The Guardian

   Part of Arkansas book ban law is unconstitutional, federal judge rules ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Dec 23, 2024

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   Ruling rejects part of governor-backed law that imposes criminal penalties on librarians for giving ‘harmful’ material to kids

3. Just the News

   Federal judge rules parts of Arkansas law that targets librarians, booksellers is unconstitutional ↗ (opens Just the News)

   Published Dec 23, 2024

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   U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks ruled that parts of the law were unconstitutional because it made librarians and booksellers "agents of censorship."

4. CBS News

   Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians are unconstitutional, federal judge rules ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Dec 23, 2024

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   A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.

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