Virginia Judge Refuses to Label Queer Novel "Obscene"

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : Circuit Judge Pamela Baskervill rejected the petitions, ruling that the state law being used to challenge the books is unconstitutional on its face because it violates the First Amendment and the Constitution of Virginia, infringing on free speech rights as well as the right to due process for booksellers and publishers, who are not required to be informed of when a book they are selling or distributing has been designated "obscene."
42% : "The First Amendment protects literary expression, even when some people find portions of the works difficult or objectionable.

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