Publishers, a library and others sue over Idaho’s law restricting youth access to ‘harmful’ books
Several large book publishers, a tiny public library and others are suing Idaho officials over a law that forces libraries to keep some books in an adults-only section if community members believe they are “harmful to minors.
Publishers Sue Idaho Over 'Book Ban' Bill
PEN America has documented nearly 16,000 book bans in public schools nationwide since 2021, where book banning has been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years.
Publishers Sue After Idaho Bans Books Like ‘Game of Thrones’
A group of major publishers in the U.S. are suing the state of Idaho for what they call “vague and overbroad” laws banning minors from accessing certain books in libraries and schools deemed sexual. Republican-backed House Bill 710 was enacted in July last year after a years-long campaign by the Idaho legislature to censor material deemed harmful to kids.
Publishers, authors, Idaho library district sue state officials over ‘harmful’ books law
The director of the Donnelly Library District said the law created a “crisis” for the rural library, which has become an adults-only building.
Book publishers, authors, Donnelly Public Library sue Idaho officials over library materials law
National book publishers, authors, the Donnelly Public Library, parents and students sued officials to block Idaho's library materials law.
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