Book bans

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

APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids

If the code changes were to be ultimately approved, local libraries would not be allowed to shelve such materials in children or youth sections.

July 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

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U.S. Supreme Court rules parents can opt students out of LGBTQ+ lessons

APLS chair John Wahl praised the decision as checking a "socialist agenda ... that wants to reshape American values."

June 30, 2025

Minton announces candidacy for Senate District 10

Minton has been the most aggressive member of the APLS board, pushing policies to restrict LGBTQ+ content from youth sections.

June 23, 2025

Alabama Equality condemns federal attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, mental health

Group denounces Supreme Court’s gender care ruling and Trump’s move to cut LGBTQ+ suicide prevention funding, warning both actions endanger lives during Pride Month.

June 20, 2025

State library chair: Fairhope won’t get funding if “sexually explicit” books remain

Fairhope's library faces defunding after a vote to keep challenged books in the teen section.

June 18, 2025

Fairhope library moves some books, keeps others amid funding fight

Fairhope's library board moved five books and kept nine others amid a heated funding dispute over "sexually explicit" definitions and state code.

June 17, 2025

5th Circuit reverses injunction against Texas library that removed challenged books

Breaking with other circuit courts, the conservative 5th Circuit ruled plaintiffs have no right to receive information from libraries.

May 29, 2025

Clean Up Alabama leader wants “trans stuff” out of all libraries

Clean Up Alabama's leader, Hannah Rees, clarified her intent, stating that "trans stuff" should be removed entirely from all libraries — not just moved.

May 28, 2025