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Disagreement with library decision
A Topeka lawyer says people are calling, asking about taking legal action to stop the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library from limiting access to four books about sex.
A Topeka lawyer says people are calling, asking about taking legal action to stop the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library from limiting access to four books about sex.
Pedro Irigonegaray says legal action should be the last resort for people who want the library board to reverse a decision made last night.
At a packed meeting, the library's board of trustees voted to prevent minors from having access to the books.
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This comes after a complaint about their availability in the public stacks with other health books.
He says the first step is contacting the library board to voice your opinion.
If it comes to legal action, Irigonegaray says he would seek an injunction to prevent limiting access to the books.
The vote was 5-3, and the library chairwoman, who didn't vote, said she was stunned by the decision.
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