Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints
There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
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“Limestone County citizens” raising funds to hire lawyer for fight against library
The fundraiser appeared Wednesday on a site called GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding alternative.
Inside Alabama’s library war: Clean Up Alabama’s political ties and Read Freely’s roots
Clean Up Alabama's political connections clash with Read Freely Alabama's grassroots advocacy over library content.
Prattville Library board to consider policy changes, delaying lawsuit
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board on Monday requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policies.
Athens-Limestone library board could change amid APLS controversy
A disconnect between the board's posted policy and its actual governing procedures has led to some consternation.
Prattville library pulls 60 books for review based on Clean Up Alabama list
Interim director Tammy Bear told APR the books have not been removed from the collection, but have been temporarily taken off the catalog.
On the bubble: These bills are near the finish line as session nears end
Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week.
Prattville Library Board chair: New policy is “far right” so state could “move to center”
Boles said he wants the board to "reel back" its policy because it goes too far in discriminating against LGBTQ content.
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Prattville Library Board formally denies violating Open Meetings Act
The library board of trustees Friday denied violating the Open Meetings Act.