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Jon Skolnik

Idaho GOP seeks to jail librarians

Idaho State Capitol building | Pride flag Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images

The Idaho House of Representative approved a bill on Monday that could fine and jail the staff of school libraries, universities, and museums if they provide "harmful" material to children, a development critics say is designed to prevent kids from having access to books about the LGBTQ+ experience. 

The measure, House Bill 666, would subject employees of schools, museums and libraries to a maximum fine of $1,000 as well as up to a year in jail. 

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