Autauga-Prattville Public LIbrary

Courts

Judge strikes down Florida law banning books with “sexual content” for minors

A federal judge granted summary judgment to plaintiffs, stating the law—similar to an Alabama's—had no constitutional application.

August 18, 2025

Prattville Library lawsuit moving forward

The activity should clear procedural hurdles as both sides await a ruling on plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction.

July 10, 2025

Embattled Prattville Pride group to host Pridefest Sunday

The group could not host the event in Prattville this year due to struggles reaching a rental agreement.

May 30, 2025

Read Freely Alabama cites Colorado case in library lawsuit

Read Freely Alabama argues a Colorado court ruling supports its request for a preliminary injunction against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.

May 16, 2025

Mind your own

This is a systematic ploy to take power and resources from the people who need it the most.

March 24, 2025

Prattville plaintiffs say library books are not government speech

The plaintiffs cite multiple precedents that question the assertion that government speech doctrine applies to the selection of books in a public library.

September 27, 2024

Prattville Library argues book selection is “government speech” in new filing

The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees is asking a federal judge to deny a motion for a preliminary injunction.

September 24, 2024

Freedom to Read Foundation backs plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit

The lawsuit will be "fully briefed" by Friday for Judge Myron Thompson to consider the issuance of a preliminary injunction that could temporarily strike down the library's policies.

September 17, 2024

Moms for Liberty again hosting story hour that created controversy last year

The Prattville library at the center of controversy appears to be officially sponsoring its own event.

August 16, 2024

Prattville Library suit headed for first courtroom test

A federal judge has ordered a status conference in the lawsuit against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.

August 1, 2024