New Jersey governor signs law blocking book bans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey state law.
New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
A new law prohibits book bans in New Jersey and enshrines protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
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NJ becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs bill banning book bans
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act which will prevent arbitrary book banning in the state.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state.
Governor signs new law to limit book bans and protect librarians
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law Monday to limit book bans and protect librarians from liability, amid rising book challenges nationally.
Governor Murphy signs law preventing book bans at libraries
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NJ governor signs law prohibiting 'arbitrary book banning' in public schools, libraries
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act on Monday, saying it will help children 'read freely.'
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