A gradual effort to block book bannings in the United States gets another boost as New Jersey's new Freedom to Read Act is signed into law.| Publishing Perspectives
Calling US book bannings 'tragic for young people,' PEN America, four days before the 2024 US election, cites a 200-percent rise in censorship.| Publishing Perspectives
After an appeals court ruling upholds the First Amendment in school libraries, the Big Five and others renew their lawsuit of the state of Iowa.| Publishing Perspectives
Penguin Random House's 'Banned Wagon' hits the road for a second year, with an expanded route to more communities facing censorship.| Publishing Perspectives
Six book publishers sue Florida public officials, challenging House Bill (HB) 1069 and its sweeping book removals in school libraries.| Publishing Perspectives
The widely criticized 'HB 900' signed by Texas' governor is challenged by briefs aimed at keeping its implementation blocked.| Publishing Perspectives
A part of Arkansas' Act 372 would make it a crime for booksellers and librarians to give minors certain state-disapproved books.| Publishing Perspectives
The Association of American Publishers is taking legal action in Arkansas and Texas in cases related to banning books in libraries.| Publishing Perspectives
The US high court hears oral arguments as publishing industry parties file an amicus brief, on school exposure to LGBTQ+ themes.| Publishing Perspectives
A lawsuit filed against the US state of Idaho alleges discriminatory book-banning provisions in House Bill 710.| Publishing Perspectives
Described by the court as making librarians and booksellers 'agents of censorship,' Arkansas' Act 372 is struck down as unconstitutional.| Publishing Perspectives