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Federal Judge Blocks Iowa Law Limiting Library Books

3/26/2025

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A federal judge in Iowa, Stephen Locher, has issued a temporary block on a controversial law that would limit school libraries from offering books that depict sexual acts. This ruling comes after a lawsuit from prominent publishers and authors, who argue the law is unconstitutional. Enacted by the Republican-led government, the law has sparked significant legal battles, despite allowing exceptions for religious texts.

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A federal judge in Iowa, Stephen Locher, has issued a temporary block on a controversial law that would limit school libraries from offering books that depict sexual acts. This ruling comes after a lawsuit from prominent publishers and authors, who argue the law is unconstitutional. Enacted by the Republican-led government, the law has sparked significant legal battles, despite allowing exceptions for religious texts.