US EditionConservative Activists Gave Alberta Government List of ‘Inappropriate’ Books in School Libraries
- On May 23, 2024, a federal appellate court based in New Orleans ruled 10-7 that officials in Llano County have the authority to remove books from public library shelves due to their content.
- The ruling stemmed from Llano County's 2021 removal of 17 books deemed inappropriate after complaints, leading seven plaintiffs to sue alleging First Amendment violations.
- The court overturned a prior injunction ordering the books returned and held that library collections represent government speech, allowing officials to decide content without violating free speech rights.
- Circuit Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan authored the detailed majority opinion, concluding that library users do not possess a constitutional right to demand specific materials, while dissenting judges cautioned that this ruling weakens longstanding free speech protections.
- Plaintiffs are exploring additional appeals, possibly taking their case to the U.S. Supreme Court, as this decision represents a notable change in how First Amendment rights are applied to the regulation of library materials.
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MacDonald: Fifth Circuit Kicks the Left's "Book Ban" Narrative To The Curb
You can buy it in a bookstore. You can order it online and have it delivered the next day. You can even get a digital copy right now. If, however, a taxpayer or a parent believes the content of a book is age-inappropriate and ought not be included in a library collection accessible to children, ... Read more Source
Revised bill giving Texas parents, school boards more control over library books returns to legislators
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 26, 2025 “Revised bill giving Texas parents, school boards more control over library books returns to legislators” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the …
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