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NBC News reports:
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey state law.
Murphy’s signing of the Freedom to Read Act comes amid an ongoing push by conservative lawmakers and activists across the country to challenge books they consider inappropriate for minors, particularly those about LGBTQ issues and race. Lawmakers in at least 13 states this year have introduced legislation to disrupt library services or limit their materials, according to an NBC News tally.
“Across the nation, we have seen attempts to suppress and censor the stories and experiences of others,” Murphy said in a statement. “I’m proud to amplify the voices of our past and present, as there is no better way for our children to prepare for the future than to read freely.”
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New Jersey governor signs law blocking book bans. Lucky.
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-…— Lesley Abravanel🥂🪩 (@lesleyabravanel.bsky.social) December 9, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Today I signed the Freedom to Read Act to prevent arbitrary book bans & protect access to age-appropriate materials in our schools and libraries.
We have seen politicized attempts to ban and censor books — reading freely is key to helping our children become lifelong learners. pic.twitter.com/d0YcQEaDGF
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) December 9, 2024
PROUD to represent!@NJGov @GovMurphy signs Freedom to Read Act
LGBTQIA youth can now see themselves in our libraries more easily & hopefully live & LOVE more openly in our greater community
In respect @RustinCenter donates Bayard Rustin book to People’s Library @DrumthwacketNJ pic.twitter.com/sZacDG1bpF— Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice (@RustinCenter) December 9, 2024
BIG NEWS: Today, @GovMurphy signed the Freedom to Read Act! 📚📚📚📚
This law will protect the right to freely speak, think, read & write in NJ – especially for those who are most vulnerable.
Thank you @GovMurphy, @AndrewZwicker & @SenMTeresaRuiz for your leadership. pic.twitter.com/92W9hreFtC
— ACLU of New Jersey (@ACLUNJ) December 9, 2024
Today the Freedom to Read Act from @AndrewZwicker will be signed into law by @GovMurphy – protecting a reader’s freedom to access information and safeguarding librarians from harassment.
Quite simply: these books help people. pic.twitter.com/4SZh2WvSFv
— NJ Senate Democrats (@NJSenDems) December 9, 2024
The Freedom to Read Act is now law!
The legislation from @AndrewZwicker & @SenMTeresaRuiz signed by @GovMurphy takes major steps in protecting New Jersey readers freedom to information – while safeguarding librarians from harassment brought on by extreme book ban efforts. pic.twitter.com/CyR3QQDp2x
— NJ Senate Democrats (@NJSenDems) December 9, 2024