Moms for Liberty shares 2025 agenda, doubling down on libraries
The group is also pursuing to expand Alabama’s ban on instruction of LGBTQ+ content in schools.
Book bans
Cullman library reclassifies entire young adult collection as fiction
Cullman County Public Library Director Amber Thornton said the decision came as a precaution with unclear guidance from consultation and APLS.
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.
Huntsville-Madison library system changes policy to meet APLS code
The new policy ensures no sexually explicit materials are acquired or placed in the juvenile or young adult sections.
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.
League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week”
Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries.
Mobile councilman pushes back against book challenges
The council is set to approve $8.2 million in funding for the library at its next meeting.
Prattville Library eyes 5th Circuit dissent as template for victory
Two judges in that three-judge panel found that the removal of 17 children's books at the Llano Public Library violated law.
Limestone County freezes library funding
The commission is withholding funds until the library board includes county appointments.
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.