Arkansas, Timothy L. Brooks

Judge blocks key provisions of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians, booksellers
Two key provisions of Act 372, a law which would allow criminal charges to be pressed against librarians and other book content providers, was declared unconstitutional.
Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians are unconstitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.
Judge Strikes Down Portions of Arkansas Law That Threatened Librarians
Republicans passed the law in 2023, joining other conservative states and counties that have sought to restrict the availability of certain books.
Federal judge declares part of Arkansas' book banning law unconstitutional
A federal judge declared parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers who provide "harmful" materials to minors unconstitutional on Monday. Why it matters: The law would have had a chilling effect on librarians and booksellers across the state because of its broad language and lack of precedent.
Key parts of Arkansas law criminalizing librarians struck down in court
A federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional parts of an Arkansas law criminalizing librarians in a victory for free expression.
Federal judge rules Arkansas law involving furnishing ‘obscene’ materials at libraries, bookstores is unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional two provisions of a state law aimed at criminalizing the furnishing of obscene materials to minors at public libraries and bookstores.
Federal judge rules parts of Arkansas law that targets librarians, booksellers is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks ruled that parts of the law were unconstitutional because it made librarians and booksellers "agents of censorship."
Federal judge declares sections of Arkansas’ library obscenity law unconstitutional
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked portions of Arkansas’ law that would have changed how librarians handle challenged materials and given elected officials the final say over what books are available to the public.
Judge: Charges against librarians unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors. U.S.
Sections of Arkansas library law deemed unconstitutional in federal court
Section 1 of Act 372 sought to criminalize those working at a library or bookstore in Arkansas for “furnishing a harmful item to a minor.”
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Obama-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Red State Law Against Providing ‘Harmful’ Sexual Content To Minors
A federal judge ruled Monday that an Arkansas law allowing for the prosecution of librarians and booksellers who distribute ...
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Freedom to Read Advocates Celebrate a Major Legal Victory in Arkansas
After issuing a preliminary injunction in July 2023, a federal judge in Arkansas has now permanently struck down two key ...
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Obama-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Law Against Providing ‘Harmful’ Sexual Content To Minors
A federal judge ruled Monday that an Arkansas law allowing for the prosecution of librarians and booksellers who distribute ...