Federal appeals court revives Iowa school law on books, LGBTQ instruction amid ongoing legal fight

A controversial Iowa law restricting school library books and classroom instruction is back in effect after a federal appeals court ruling, as lawsuits over the measure continue.

What's in the LGBTQIA books that cost TN library director her job

What's in the LGBTQIA books that fired Rutherford County Library System Director Luanne James refused to move?

Fired Rutherford library boss explains refusal to move children LGBTQ+ books to protect rights

A one-second decision protecting children's LGBTQIA book access cost fired Rutherford County Library System Director Luanne ...

Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes

An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual ...

Court allows Iowa to enforce 2023 law that bans certain books, restricts LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes

The state of Iowa can now enforce a law restricting teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ topics with younger students, while also ...
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