Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 21 states supporting a Florida law that restricts sexually explicit materials in public school libraries. The group filed a friend-of-the-court brief, arguing that the First Amendment does not require public schools to provide access to graphic sexual content.
“The First Amendment does not compel public school libraries to stock their shelves with books containing graphic sexual material,” said Attorney General Wilson. “In fact, public school libraries should do all they can to protect their students from exposure to inappropriate material.”
Wilson added, “Reversing the lower court’s decision ensures parents continue to trust our education system. And it would also keep the content of these libraries in the hands of democratically elected state and local officials.”
The coalition includes attorneys general from Arkansas, Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and West Virginia.
As South Carolina’s chief prosecutor and legal counsel, Attorney General Wilson oversees criminal matters and civil litigation across the state. The office also handles consumer protection and offers support services for crime victims. More information about its operations and updates is available on the official website.
The Attorney General’s office works with law enforcement agencies statewide on prosecutions and regulatory matters. It provides educational resources aimed at enhancing public safety and financial awareness for residents throughout South Carolina.