West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Controversial Bill to Criminalize Libraries for Obscene Material
Charleston, West Virginia – Lawmakers in West Virginia are mulling over a controversial proposal that would subject public and school libraries to felony charges for displaying or distributing materials deemed obscene. However, librarians are pushing back, questioning the feasibility of implementing such a policy and the potential consequences for their profession and the community. The state’s existing obscenity laws already carry significant penalties, including fines up to $25,000 and imprisonment for up to five years. On Wednesday, the House of Delegates chamber will host a public hearing on House Bill 4654, which aims to eliminate … Read more