Federal judge rules parts of Arkansas's Act 372 unconstitutional, protecting librarians and booksellers from censorship.
A federal judge has ruled parts of Arkansas's Act 372 unconstitutional, blocking provisions that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing materials deemed "harmful" to minors. The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU and others, argued the law violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The ruling protects free expression and prevents potential censorship in libraries and bookstores.
December 23, 2024
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