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New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries

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New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries.

Law enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.

Lawmakers in more than 15 states have introduced bills to impose harsh penalties on libraries.

Conservative parents and activists argue that the books are too sexually explicit or otherwise controversial.