Read Freely Alabama

APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books

The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding.

Jacob Holmes

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March 21, 2025

Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans

Sex education books have been among those targeted in public libraries across the state.

Jacob Holmes

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December 13, 2024

Prattville City Council tables library board appointments after concerns

The council tabled the appointment of Doug Darr, whose initial appointment started a chain of events that led to the reshaping of the board.

Jacob Holmes

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December 4, 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.

Jacob Holmes

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September 17, 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.

Jacob Holmes

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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.

Jacob Holmes

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August 2, 2024

Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional

The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books.

Jacob Holmes

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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.

Jacob Holmes

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July 17, 2024

Plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit say new policy “doubles down”

“The wording of the policies has changed, but the board’s book banning goal remains,” said attorney Will Bardwell.

Jacob Holmes

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July 4, 2024