Courts Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
News 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 HolmesJuly 17, 2024
Courts 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 HolmesJuly 4, 2024
Courts 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. Jacob HolmesJuly 2, 2024
News Read Freely, ALLA challenge APLS code changes The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2024
News 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. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2024
News Lawsuit against Prattville Library policy featured on MSNBC Representatives of Read Freely Alabama and the Alabama Library Association joined MSNBC Sunday to discuss their suit against the library's policy. Jacob HolmesMay 28, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Why we’re suing the Prattville Library board Parents are the best judges of what books are appropriate for their children, not politicians. Guest ContributorMay 14, 2024
National National anti-censorship groups call for reversal of Prattville Library policies The groups called the new policy discriminatory and urged the Prattville Library to uphold the freedom to read. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
State Baldwin County children’s author suggests Prattville policies as model for local libraries "They've done the work so now other local boards can follow suit," the author wrote. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024