US federal judge temporarily blocks Arkansas law banning libraries from providing ‘harmful materials’ to minors
JURIST
JULY 30, 2023
US District Judge Timothy L. Brooks blocked Arkansas on Saturday from enforcing Act 372 , a law that penalizes librarians for “furnishing harmful item[s] to minors.” The case is in the US District Court for the Western District of Fayetteville Division. Judge Brooks ruled that the law is unconstitutional because it is overbroad and vague.
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