The West Virginia Library Association (WVLA) on Feb. 21, 2024, issued a statement opposing House Bill 4654, which removes exemptions in state code for these institutions and would allow them to face criminal charges for displaying obscene material to minors.
The West Virginia Library Association (WVLA) on Feb. 21, 2024, issued a statement opposing House Bill 4654, which removes exemptions in state code for these institutions and would allow them to face criminal charges for displaying obscene material to minors.
The West Virginia Library Association (WVLA) on Feb. 21, 2024, issued a statement opposing House Bill 4654, which removes exemptions in state code for these institutions and would allow them to face criminal charges for displaying obscene material to minors.
A bill that would open up librarians to felony charges for showing obscene material to minors will head to the House of Delegates for consideration. On Monday, bill sponsor Del. Brandon Steele, R-Raleigh, called for support of his legislation in a fiery speech, in which he said libraries were “the sanctuary for pedophilia” where people […]