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Lawmaker will seek to raise Alabama’s age of medical majority

The law would restrict minors under 18 from making their own medical decisions.

October 29, 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

Judge sets schedule for briefing preliminary injunction in Prattville Library suit

A preliminary injunction would signal a likelihood of success on the merits of the case.

August 9, 2024

Prattville Library board invites fringe pediatrician to back up policy

Dr. David Perry is part of a small conservative group of pediatricians that advocates against transgender care, abortion rights and adoption by gay couples.

August 2, 2024

Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional

The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books.

July 23, 2024

APLS code changes become official

Libraries will still receive state aid through the fiscal year, allowing about three months to draft policies aligning with the code changes.

July 17, 2024

Prattville Library board files motion to dismiss lawsuit

The court filing argues that the board’s replacement of the challenged policy renders the suit moot.

July 2, 2024

APLS member Minton: misunderstanding about library funding

Minton said her focus on library books with LGBTQ content comes from a place of compassion rather than hate.

June 24, 2024

APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters

The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.

June 13, 2024