In Rhode Island, a powerful coalition of advocates encouraged legislators and the governor to enact the most protective Freedom to Read law in the U.S. The coalition’s new white paper offers inspiration, sample documents, and other strategic guidance to inform and advance advocacy efforts around the country.
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In July 2026, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals cleared the way for Act 372, a law that promotes censorship in libraries and other places, to go into effect. This is part of an ongoing lawsuit, Fayetteville Public Library v. Murray, that challenged sections of Act 372. Here are the facts about Act 372, the Eighth Circuit Court decision, and how advocates can support libraries and library workers in Arkansas.
What Fayetteville v. Murray Means for Arkansas Libraries and How to Take Action Read More »
The Arkansas chapter of Interfaith Alliance submitted a letter to the State Library Board opposing a new proposal that would require libraries to restrict access to materials deemed “sexually explicit.” Sixty faith leaders signed on.
Interfaith Alliance Organizes Opposition to Arkansas Library Censorship Proposal Read More »
Connecticut’s recently passed Freedom to Read legislation ensures that library collections, displays, and programs are curated by professionals, guided by clear policies, and safeguarded from political interference. This law is a model—not because it’s revolutionary, but because it’s responsible.
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Authors Against Book Bans is a nationally led coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators who stand united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. Our organization is locally involved in the fight against book bans through a growing network of grassroots chapters—and it’s with great pride that we report on two of our recent success stories.
Authors Against Book Bans: Fighting to Win Read More »
At 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, the Louisiana House Education Committee will hear SB7, a bill that lets the state government – not your local library – decide what books you can check out. The law is bad news for Louisiana libraries and the rights of the people who use them.
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On Thursday, April 27, the Louisiana Senate Education Committee is set to hear SB7. The bill is a classic example of a “solution in search of a problem.”
Louisiana: say no to SB7! Read More »
The federal district court in Austin, TX has issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Llano County government and library board to return books removed from the public library’s collection due to some library users and county residents and officials complaints about objectionable content.
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