Arizona bill could make librarians felons for giving minors access to “sexually explicit” books. Critics say classics could be affected.

An Arizona bill (SB 1435) is being considered today and would expand restrictions on what minors can access in pubic libraries. If passed it would make it a Class 5 felony (up to 2.5 years in prison) for librarians or school employees to refer or facilitate access to material defined as sexually explicit. The bill’s [...]