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- cross-posted to:
- books@lemmy.ml
A new Mississippi law severely restricts access to digital library resources like Hoopla and Overdrive for those under 18. The law requires vendors to ensure all materials comply with a broad definition of obscenity that effectively bans any depiction of sexual reproduction or queerness. This has forced libraries to shut down digital access for minors or risk fines, locking out youth from educational resources. The law disproportionately impacts those from disadvantaged backgrounds who rely most on public libraries. Mississippi joins other states like Texas in passing legislation that places the burden of compliance on vendors, resulting in widespread loss of access to materials for students.
This won’t backfire at all.
Well their goal is to have the most uneducated populace in the US so this is pretty on brand
Stop, stop! They’re already dumb!
Students going out of state for college are going to have to do a lot of remedial work to catch up with their classmates.