Oklahoma City library releases guidelines on patrons seeking abortion information

[mahatmakanejeeves]

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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[CurtEastPoint]

1. truly frightening

[secondwind]

2. This is SOOOO getting out of hand!!!

WTF??

[J_William_Ryan]

3. "Oklahoma Librarians Banned From Offering Abortion Info"

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]

4. "OR HELP with any abortion related searches."

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.