ITEM NUMBER: 4.37

CHAPTER 4: Library

Statements

CODE: Policy

COMPUTER ID: LS-ST-8



Title: Governmental Intimidation Policy

Effective Date: 11-24-86

Authorized By: Library Board of Trustees

Date of Last Review: 7-2013



The American Library Association opposes any use of governmental prerogatives that lead

to the intimidation of individuals or groups and discourages them from exercising the right

of free expression as guaranteed by the First Amendment

to the U.S. Constitution. ALA

encourages resistance to such abuse of governmental power and supports those against

whom such governmental power has been employed.





Adopted February 2, 1973, by the ALA Council; amended July 1, 1981; June 30, 2004.

(ISBN 8389-5241-9)