Several librarians told ABC News they're facing threats of physical violence, lawsuits and criminal charges for having what some say is "inappropriate" content in libraries and schools where children can access the materials.
The Idaho Library Association, which Hanson is a part of, is concerned that tensions and threats will only get worse now that Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed library content restrictions into law on Wednesday.
Little vetoed previous efforts to restrict library content, saying past legislation would have forced libraries to shutter their doors by forcing them to pay $2,500 for damages if they made "obscene" materials accessible. Hanson's library had a total operating income of $279,452 in 2021 for the year's staffing and programming, according to the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
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