US federal judge temporarily blocks Arkansas law banning libraries from providing ‘harmful materials’ to minors
JURIST
JULY 30, 2023
Brooks blocked Arkansas on Saturday from enforcing Act 372 , a law that penalizes librarians for “furnishing harmful item[s] to minors.” Judge Brooks ruled that the law is unconstitutional because it is overbroad and vague. Section 1 of the bill makes it a misdemeanor to furnish harmful items to minors. .”
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