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Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians are unconstitutional, federal judge rules
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.
Judge blocks key provisions of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians, booksellers
Two key provisions of Act 372, a law which would allow criminal charges to be pressed against librarians and other book content providers, was declared unconstitutional.
Federal judge declares sections of Arkansas’ library obscenity law unconstitutional
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked portions of Arkansas’ law that would have changed how librarians handle challenged materials and given elected officials the final say over what books are available to the public.
Judge Strikes Down Portions of Arkansas Law That Threatened Librarians
Republicans passed the law in 2023, joining other conservative states and counties that have sought to restrict the availability of certain books.
Federal Judge strikes down parts of Arkansas law intended to regulate library books
U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Brooks on Monday (Dec. 23) issued an order striking down key provisions in Act 372, an attempt by the Arkansas Legislature to censor library
Federal judge rules parts of Arkansas law that targets librarians, booksellers is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks ruled that parts of the law were unconstitutional because it made librarians and booksellers "agents of censorship."
Arkansas ruling could affect Iowa book ban efforts
A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional.
Key parts of Arkansas law criminalizing librarians struck down in court
A federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional parts of an Arkansas law criminalizing librarians in a victory for free expression.
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Obama-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Red State Law Against Providing ‘Harmful’ Sexual Content To Minors
A federal judge ruled Monday that an Arkansas law allowing for the prosecution of librarians and booksellers who distribute ...
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Garland County Library director ‘very pleased’ with federal judge’s ruling blocking reviews, challenges
Librarians across the state, including those in Garland County, rested easier this Christmas after a federal judge struck ...
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Federal judge declares part of Arkansas' book banning law unconstitutional
A federal judge declared parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers ...
Federal judge rules Arkansas law involving furnishing ‘obscene’ materials at libraries, bookstores is unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional two provisions of a state law aimed at criminalizing the furnishing of ...
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Federal judicial ruling overturns parts of Arkansas library obscenity law
A federal judge overturned two key provisions of an Arkansas law meant to restrict what librarians could provide.
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Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I respect the court’s ruling and will appeal,” Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in a ...