Easier access to Omaha library patrons’ info unconstitutional, ACLU tells board
To the ACLU...
http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/easier-access-to-omaha-library-patrons-info-unconstitutional-aclu-tells/article_16916758-0d12-5b64-b7a0-9e37a74e51d1.html
POSTED: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 1:00 AM
By Roseann Moring / World-Herald staff writer
A proposal to give law enforcement easier access to library patrons information is unconstitutional, the American Civil Liberties Union contended Wednesday.
The ACLU of Nebraska weighed in a week before the Omaha Public Library Board is scheduled to vote on such a proposal, requested by the Mayors Office.
Currently, a law enforcement officer must obtain a warrant or a subpoena to access personal information from an Omaha library card.
Marty Bilek, Mayor Jean Stotherts chief of staff, asked the Library Board last month to change that policy.
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