Mainstream Loudoun v. Board of Trustees of the Loudoun County Public Library

2. F. Supp. 2d 783 (1998)

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Mainstream Loudoun v. Board of Trustees of the Loudoun County Public Library

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
2. F. Supp. 2d 783 (1998)

Facts

The Loudoun County Public Library provided internet access to the public at its public libraries. The Board of Trustees of the Loudoun County Public Library (the board) (defendant) had management and control of the library system, including internet access. Using a software called X-Stop, the board blocked users of the library from accessing child pornography, obscene material, and any material harmful to juveniles. The association Mainstream Loudoun (Mainstream) (plaintiff) filed suit against the board under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, contending that the board’s policy of blocking certain websites violated Mainstream’s First Amendment rights by restricting access to constitutionally protected material. Specifically, Mainstream contended that the board’s policy limited Mainstream’s access to the Quaker Home Page, the Zero Population Growth website, and the American Association of University Women-Maryland website. The board filed a motion to dismiss, contending that Mainstream had failed to state a valid First Amendment claim.

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Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Brinkema, J.)

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