Courts 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... Jacob HolmesSeptember 17, 2024
News 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. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2024
News 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. Jacob HolmesSeptember 11, 2024
Local news Limestone County freezes library funding The commission is withholding funds until the library board includes county appointments. Jacob HolmesSeptember 6, 2024
Local news Ozark Library closed as it seeks to ensure compliance with new policies The updated policy bars sexually explicit content from shelves designated for minors. Jacob HolmesJuly 25, 2024
Courts Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books. Jacob HolmesJuly 23, 2024
Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2024
News Minnesota bans LGBTQ+ book bans as Alabama’s censorship campaign escalates Minnesota passes law banning censorship of LGBTQ+ books, contrasting Alabama's record book bans and restrictive laws. Bill BrittMay 27, 2024
News Libraries will lose state funding without policies to restrict ‘inappropriate’ material It's still unclear—even to board member John Wahl—who decides what material is inappropriate for minors. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2024
Local news Prattville Library board will seek level funding amid controversy, lawsuits Almost all of the money from the city and county goes towards operations. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2024