Jonathan Robertson is a recent graduate Columbus State University with a degree in Political Science. On this episode, recorded in Spring 2024, Jonathan will examine increased legislative efforts in different states and distinguishes between challenges and outright bans.

References:

• Ferri, C. E. (2023). Book Banning Goes Digital: Libraries Suspending Their E-Book Services and the Complications It Poses for First Amendment Doctrine. Stanford Technology Law Review, 27(1), 127–179.
• “HB 1084.” Georgia General Assembly. Accessed April 25, 2024. https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61477.
• Maloney, S. (2023). Political Advocacy Groups: The Puppet Masters behind Public School Boards’ Banning of Books. DePaul Law Review, 73(1), 129–154.
• “PEN America Is Suing Escambia County, Florida.” PEN America, January 31, 2024. https://pen.org/pen-america-v-escambia-county/.
• Yates, B. March 3, 2023. “School Book Bans: Senate Bill 226 and How Georgia Got Here.” Georgia Law Review.

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