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Coverage dated December 8, 2024

Phil Murphy signs NJ law shielding libraries from book censorship

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The American Library Association reported over 4,200 works targeted for censorship in 2023.

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  1. Newsweek

    Phil Murphy signs NJ law shielding libraries from book censorship (opens Newsweek)

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    The American Library Association reported over 4,200 works targeted for censorship in 2023.

  2. KOB 4

    New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state. (opens KOB 4)

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    New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state.

  3. KOB 4

    New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries (opens KOB 4)

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    New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law. New Jersey becomes the latest Democrat-led state to enact a ban on book bans, joining Illinois and Minnesota.

  4. NBC News

    New Jersey governor signs law blocking book bans (opens NBC News)

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    New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey state law.

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