Featured Opinion Opinion | The “scare tactics” behind the bill to arrest librarians There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2024
Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill to jail librarians appears to also make many stores “public nuisances” Under the law, any premises used to sell or show R-rated movies could end up being considered a public nuisance. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Legislature House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors." Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Politicization of libraries has many planning exit strategies Every job has challenges and difficult periods. But people who choose library work want to help and serve people. Jennifer Butler KeetonApril 25, 2024
Legislature Analysis | House committee advances bill to criminalize librarians Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections. Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2024
Legislature ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal protections for librarians. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2024
State Alabama librarians counter Ivey’s proposed code changes Public librarians through the Alabama Library Association have released their own counterproposal to the changes. Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2024