• Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans

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    Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans

    Lawsuit says its definition of 'harmful materials' forbidden to under
    18s is 'vague and overbroad' and puts librarians at risk

    A group of major publishers in the US are suing the state of Idaho
    over a book-banning law.

    HB 710, enacted last July, forbids anyone under the age of 18 from
    accessing books deemed "harmful to minors", including those depicting
    "sexual conduct", in school or public libraries.

    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/feb/05/publishers-sue-state-of-idaho-over-library-book-bans

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