Village Of Northbrook: Trustees Issue Statement On 'Controversial' Film

Press release from the Village of Northbrook:

The Village President and Board of Trustees have issued the following statement regarding a Northbrook Public Library cardholder’s screening of the film, "Israelism," which took place this evening (March 14) at the Library:

The Village Board knows that the showing of "Israelism" at the Library has caused great concern amongst many members of our community.

We hear your concerns and frustration. This film is being shown by a library card holder. The Library is a separate and independently elected board and not controlled by the Village Board. It has a legal obligation to allow for free speech. The Library was contacted by the ACLU, which demanded that the Library allow the showing of the film under the First Amendment. With respect to the police department, they are there to keep the public safe.

This press release was produced by the Village of Northbrook. The views expressed here are the author’s own.