Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted under the state's obscenity law for providing ''harmful'' materials to minors, the latest in a wave of bills in Republican-led states targeting library content and decisions.

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TruthoutLeft· Apr 26, 2024

Alabama House Passes Bill That Could Be Used to Criminalize Librarians

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The Cullman TimesLean Left· Apr 26, 2024

Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Apr 26, 2024

Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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ReasonLean Right· Apr 26, 2024

Alabama bill would criminalize librarians who allow ‘material harmful to minors’

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Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians - The Daily Reporter

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Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians