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mahatmakanejeeves

(56,897 posts)
Mon Jul 25, 2022, 07:41 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.

Read the full article.

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
truly frightening CurtEastPoint Jul 2022 #1
This is SOOOO getting out of hand!!! secondwind Jul 2022 #2
"Oklahoma Librarians Banned From Offering Abortion Info" J_William_Ryan Jul 2022 #3
"OR HELP with any abortion related searches." CurtEastPoint Jul 2022 #4

J_William_Ryan

(1,736 posts)
3. "Oklahoma Librarians Banned From Offering Abortion Info"
Mon Jul 25, 2022, 07:59 AM
Jul 2022

This is false.

They’re prohibited from expressing their opinions concerning abortion.

They may assist in finding information about abortion and help facilitate searches on the subject.

Let’s not be like the reprehensible right by propagating misinformation and lies.

CurtEastPoint

(18,552 posts)
4. "OR HELP with any abortion related searches."
Mon Jul 25, 2022, 08:24 AM
Jul 2022

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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