ACLU sues Tennessee's 4th-largest school district, challenging its book removal practices as unconstitutional

ACLU sues Tennessee's 4th-largest school district, challenging its book removal practices as unconstitutional

The lawsuit argued Rutherford Co. Schools' broad book removal policies and use of a website linked to Moms for Liberty were a violation of the First Amendment.

ACLU files lawsuit to stop book bans in Rutherford County

The county’s school board has banned more than 145 books from school libraries in the county.

Banned Book of the Month: ‘Shine’ by Madison’s Lauren Myracle

More than 10,000 books were banned across America last school year, and Wisconsin is one of the worst offenders. At least 450 titles have been barred from school libraries across the Badger State since 2021 — and with Trump in office, there are no signs of that slowing down. That’s why, at UpNorthNews, we’re committed to celebrating banned books — NOT canceling them. This month’s pick: “Shine” by Madison transplant Lauren Myracle Written for: Yo…

ACLU asks court to block Rutherford County's school board from banning more books

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the Rutherford County Board of Education for banning or restricting over 145 books in the school library. The banned books addressed LGBTQ rights, race and racism. In a press release Wednesday, the ACLU of Tennessee called this action an “attack on an inclusive education.” The lawsuit was filed on behalf of three anonymous families and an organization supporting the free…

ACLU-TN Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Families, PEN America to Halt Book

Date Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 2:15pm Menu parent dynamic listing 28 Show PDF in viewer on page Style Standard with sidebar Tweet Text [node:title]