Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill That Could Lead to Prosecution of Librarians

Opponents argued the proposal would threaten librarians with criminal prosecution if community members disagreed with their decisions on books and programs.

DeSantis Narrows Focus of Florida Book Challenge Law, Blaming Liberal Activist

PEN America issued a report saying Florida is responsible for 72% of the books that have been pulled from the nation’s schools in the first half of the current school year.

Librarians Fear New Penalties, Even Prison, as Activists Challenge Books

Across the country, book challenges and bans have soared to the highest levels in decades, and lawmakers are considering new punishments.

Nebraska Bill to Charge Librarians for Giving ‘Obscene Material’ to Children Fails

Book bans soared last year in the U.S, and almost half of the challenged books are about communities of color, LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups.

Georgia Senate Considers Controls on School Libraries and Criminal Charges for Librarians

Opponents said it’s important for students to be able to explore their interests and that the bill could violate students’ First Amendment rights.

Court Upholds Block on Texas Law Requiring Sexual Content Ratings For School Books

The court said opponents are likely to win their legal challenge to the law aimed at keeping material deemed “sexually explicit” off school library shelves.

Federal Lawsuit Against Florida School District That Banned Books Can Move Forward, Judge Rules

The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books.

Publishing Industry Heavy-Hitters Sue Iowa Over State’s New School Book-Banning Law

The lawsuit is the second in the past week to challenge the law, which bans books with sexual content all the way through 12th grade. An exception is allowed for religious texts.