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ALA & AAP Unite in Legal Battle Against Arkansas’ Ban on Obscene Books for Minors in Libraries

**Liberal Groups File Lawsuit to Force Sexually Explicit Material into Arkansas Libraries**

Several left-wing groups, including the American Library Association and the Association of American Publishers, are suing to overturn a new Arkansas law that imposes restrictions on providing obscene materials to minors in libraries. The lawsuit is a blatant attempt to undermine the conservative law endorsed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

The contentious Arkansas Senate Bill 81, signed into law on March 31, extends the statute governing possession and distribution of obscene material to include library materials. Before this legislation, schools and public libraries were protected from prosecution for providing obscene content. The new law, which takes effect on August 1, allows parents and community members to challenge the appropriateness of books circulated to minors in public and school libraries. Employees of these institutions who knowingly distribute obscene material to minors may face a Class D felony under the law.

The American Library Association claims that the lawsuit is about preserving the “freedom to read.” However, this pretext seems dubious, considering it seeks to promote the distribution of obscene content to children, bypassing the discernment of parents and other responsible adults. The groups supporting the lawsuit include the Central Arkansas Library System, Fayetteville Public Library, Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, Arkansas Library Association, and various independent bookstores, among others.

It is evident that this lawsuit is just another example of liberal groups trying to undermine the moral values that form the backbone of American society. They are pushing their agenda through legal action, hoping to force their liberal worldview on the rest of the country at the expense of the wellbeing of our children.

**The Right to Protect Our Children’s Innocence Must Not Be Compromised**

In conclusion, the Arkansas law that imposes restrictions on providing obscene material to minors in libraries must be defended against this blatant attack by left-wing organizations. Upholding the law is crucial in protecting the innocence of our children and preserving the moral fabric of our nation.

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