OK Librarians Banned From Offering Abortion Info

The Oklahoman reports:

Oklahoma City-area library employees were told Thursday to steer clear of offering any advice about abortion to patrons seeking information about the procedure in the wake of multiple abortion bans in the state.

It’s unclear if library employees would face lawsuits under Oklahoma’s House Bill 4327 or Senate Bill 1503, which allow private citizens to bring lawsuits against someone who performs an abortion or “aids or abets” someone in getting an abortion.

A report by Vice cited an email and meeting notes that told employees they couldn’t discuss abortion or help with any abortion-related searches. This guidance was a placeholder until legal counsel had formed official guidelines, Metropolitan Library System Director Larry White said.

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Photo: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Oklahoma City library releases guidelines on patrons seeking abortion information https://t.co/j8I8aL2kVc

— The Oklahoman (@TheOklahoman_) July 22, 2022

Oklahoma librarians are being banned from discussing the subject of abortion with patrons. The right wing’s determination to control your body includes controlling what you think and learn. https://t.co/u1rvAHoZry pic.twitter.com/9fXSes3aML

— Mark Jacob (@MarkJacob16) July 25, 2022