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We Read Banned Books – YouTube
by ACLU Video source: https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5FoA/aclu-every-book-featuring-judy-blume-and-jason-reynolds See Also: Playlist•7 videos•1,079 views We Read Banned Books – Description from YouTube… Since 2021, dozens of states have moved to introduce and pass classroom censorship bills that restrict students and teachers from discussing race, gender, and sexual orientation in public schools. At the same time, politicians and school boards…
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A Message from the Public Library Association Board Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis and the PLA 2026 Conference – Public Libraries Online
A Message from the Public Library Association Board Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis and the PLA 2026 Conference by Kathleen Hughes on January 30, 2026 PLA is heartbroken by recent events and has been coordinating closely with city and venue partners to support them and to foster a safe and welcoming conference environment. We…
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The Orr v. Trump lawsuit (filed by the American Civil Liberties Union) – Current Status – Emergency Unsigned Order
Brief Background… he Orr v. Trump lawsuit (filed by the American Civil Liberties Union) challenges the Donald Trump administration’s policy to restrict passport sex/gender-markers to the sex assigned at birth (and to eliminate the “X” option). American Civil Liberties Union+3American Civil Liberties Union+3American Civil Liberties Union+3 A federal district judge, Julia Kobick, issued a preliminary…
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Banned Books Week 2025 | American Civil Liberties Union
Defend the rights of all people nationwide. With immigrant rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, and more at risk, we’re in courts and communities across the country to protect everyone’s rights — and we need you with us. Donations to the ACLU are not tax-deductible. Support us now. Campaigns & Initiatives› Banned Books Week 2025 Tell…
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How the ACLU Will Fight Four More Years of Trump
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now. The results of the election are in: Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States.Trump’s win comes after a campaign in which he consistently targeted immigrants, transgender youth, and other vulnerable…
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Opinion | Book bans raise the question: Have we forgotten what a library is for? – The Washington Post
By Deborah E. Mikula and Loren Khogali, September 30, 2022 at 12:18 p.m. EDT Deborah E. Mikula is executive director of the Michigan Library Association. Loren Khogali is executive director of the ACLU of Michigan. Imagine a town without a library. In August, people in Jamestown, Mich., just outside Grand Rapids, signaled with their votes that…
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10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read | American Civil Liberties Union
By ACLU News, April 11, 2022 Book bans are nothing new. Throughout history, certain books have come under fire for content deemed inappropriate or controversial — often, that content is by and about people of color, the LGBTQ community, and other marginalized groups. As a spate of classroom censorship bills aim to erase discussions about…
