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mahatmakanejeeves

(61,138 posts) Mon Jul 25, 2022, 06:54 AM Jul 2022

Oklahoma City library releases guidelines on patrons seeking abortion information

I have edited the title, in light of J_William_Ryan's reply.

Thanks.

Hat tip, Joe.My.God.

OK Librarians Banned From Offering Abortion Info
July 25, 2022

The Oklahoman reports:

Oklahoma City-area library employees were told Thursday to steer clear of offering any advice about abortion to patrons seeking information about the procedure in the wake of multiple abortion bans in the state.

It’s unclear if library employees would face lawsuits under Oklahoma’s House Bill 4327 or Senate Bill 1503, which allow private citizens to bring lawsuits against someone who performs an abortion or “aids or abets” someone in getting an abortion.

A report by Vice cited an email and meeting notes that told employees they couldn’t discuss abortion or help with any abortion-related searches. This guidance was a placeholder until legal counsel had formed official guidelines, Metropolitan Library System Director Larry White said.

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Oklahoma City library releases guidelines on patrons seeking abortion information

oklahoman.com
Oklahoma City library releases guidelines on patrons seeking abortion information
Employees at Oklahoma City's libraries can provide factual information about abortion, but were cautioned against giving any legal or medical advice.

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Oklahoma City library releases guidelines on patrons seeking abortion information (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2022 OP

As a retired librarian, this is horrifying. PittBlue Jul 2022 #1

Freedom of speech is no longer a right here in the US thanks to Texas SB 8 and its clones JT45242 Jul 2022 #2

Freedom! Doesn't exist in Oklahoma. sinkingfeeling Jul 2022 #3

PittBlue

(4,379 posts)

1. As a retired librarian, this is horrifying.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2022, 07:05 AM

Jul 2022

Just let them try and stop me.

JT45242

(2,935 posts)

2. Freedom of speech is no longer a right here in the US thanks to Texas SB 8 and its clones

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2022, 07:06 AM

Jul 2022

Apparently, not only did the McConnell Court of the Handmaiden's Tale undo the separation of state and abolish the establishment clause. They have gutted the freedom of speech.

This will be echoed all over the country if we do not vote all these scumbags out of office at the state level and undo all of these laws.

sinkingfeeling

(53,060 posts)

3. Freedom! Doesn't exist in Oklahoma.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2022, 08:14 AM

Jul 2022

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