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legal-and-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Iowa's School Book and Gender Identity Education Ban

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against an Iowa law that bans books depicting sex acts in libraries and restricts discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. The judge, Stephen Locher, stated that the law is overly broad and likely violates the First Amendment. The law, which had led to the removal of many books from school libraries, was criticized for its lack of distinction between different types of content and relationships, and for potentially violating every school district and teacher's practices since the beginning of the school year. However, the requirement for schools to notify parents if a child wishes to be identified by different names or pronouns remains in effect.

via MSNBC|

##firstamendment #genderidentity

legal2 years ago•3 min saved

"Federal Judge Overturns Iowa's Controversial Book Ban and LGBTQ Education Restrictions"

A federal judge in Iowa has issued a preliminary injunction against a state law that banned books with sexual content from school libraries and restricted teaching on LGBTQ topics, citing the law's broadness and vagueness as unconstitutional under the First Amendment and due process clause. The law, which led to the removal of hundreds of books and created confusion among educators, was criticized for its lack of clear definition and for potentially violating free speech rights. While the judge did not halt a provision requiring parental notification for pronoun changes, the overall ruling represents a significant pushback against the legislation signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds. The case will continue to be litigated.

via The Daily Beast|

##censorship #firstamendment

legalpolitics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Iowa's School Book Ban"

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against Iowa's education law, SF 496, which banned books with sexually explicit content and barred instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in elementary schools. The judge ruled that these provisions likely violate the First Amendment and are too vague, respectively. The law, which was set to take effect on January 1, has been criticized for its broad censorship and potential discrimination against LGBTQ students. While the injunction provides relief to educators and publishers, a portion of the law requiring parental notification for students' name or pronoun changes remains in effect. The legal battle continues as the state expresses disappointment and plaintiffs celebrate the protection of free speech and inclusion for LGBTQ students.

via Iowa Public Radio|

##educationlaw #firstamendment