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This is a pretty common restriction.

This restriction appears to go beyond most other state level policies in the US.

> This is the strictest ban on sending reading material to prisons in the country. Advocates worry this will launch similar efforts nationwide. [0]

“Advocates worry”

What are we talking about here? Who are these advocates and why should I listen to their worries over prison personnel?

Treating prisoners humanely and preparing them to resume a productive life after prison helps us all.

Prison personnel are often misaligned when it comes to the wellbeing of their inmates.

Although that doesn't make it good.