Idaho’s new law, which forces libraries to segregate books deemed “harmful to minors” into adult-only sections, is facing a major lawsuit from publishers, libraries, and schools. Plaintiffs argue that the law infringes on First Amendment rights and restricts access to valuable educational materials. This legal challenge reflects a growing national debate over book bans, with similar laws being enacted in other states, leading to widespread concerns over access to literature for students and the public.
Idaho’s new law, which forces libraries to segregate books deemed “harmful to minors” into adult-only sections, is facing a major lawsuit from publishers, libraries, and schools. Plaintiffs argue that the law infringes on First Amendment rights and restricts access to valuable educational materials. This legal challenge reflects a growing national debate over book bans, with similar laws being enacted in other states, leading to widespread concerns over access to literature for students and the public. Idaho’s new law, which forces libraries to segregate books deemed “harmful to minors” into adult-only sections, is facing a major lawsuit from publishers, libraries, and schools. Plaintiffs argue that the law infringes on First Amendment rights and restricts access to valuable educational materials. This legal challenge reflects a growing national debate over book bans, with similar laws being enacted in other states, leading to widespread concerns over access to literature for students and the public.
