Thanks to everyone who has sent us reports on new Texas & Alabama legislation that could have a significant chilling effect on comics, graphic novels, and manga.
Legal update: Texas Senate Bill 20
Author: Jeff Trexler
Graphic novels targeted in Florida SB1692 legislation
The Florida Senate’s new version of anti-graphic-novel bill SB1692 refocuses its attack on comic images. One of the key points in the CBLDF’s successful defense against the attempt to find Gender Queer obscene in Virginia was our argument that the…
Visas and Comics Creators, Pt. 2: B-1, B-2, Be Careful
Since yesterday’s post, news of Becky Burke’s return to the U.K. has at least signalled the end of her detention by ICE, though in an ideal world she would have been neither detained nor forced to leave. As we now…
Visas and Comic Creators, Pt. 1
The detention of cartoonist Becky Burke by U.S. immigration officials is a potent reminder of the complexity and rigor of U.S. visa laws. We’re relieved to learn that her family has been able to secure legal assistance – we were…
Holiday update
Happy holidays from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! As 2024 draws to a close, all of us at the CBLDF want to take a moment to thank you for your commitment to safeguarding the future of the medium we…
New CBLDF Membership Card!
CBLDF signings at NYCC – and more!
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is at New York Comic-Con in Artist Alley booth HB902, with new merch, a limited-edition signed print for Gender Queer author Maia Kobabe, a new legal guide, our annual panel on comic bans, and…
Banned Books Week Update
This week, the Attorney General’s office for the state of Texas observed Banned Books Week by taking my deposition in Book People et al. v. Morath, the case in which the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and other plaintiffs are…
Dynamite Humble Bundle supports CBLDF
Dynamite and Humble Bundle have teamed up for another fantastic book bundle to support the CBLDF: The Terminator!
CBLDF Panels @ San Diego Comic-Con!
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund returns to San Diego Comic-Con with another set of panels on protecting comics and the rights of the comic arts community! Here’s the current roster, with more panelist updates to follow! Comic Bans: Learning…