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Rutherford County Library System: Library board votes to remove certain transgender-related material from county libraries

��ֱ�� is concerned by the Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors’ recent decision to remove certain transgender-related materials from the system's libraries.

Advocacy

Florida legislature considers bills that would amend criminal “harmful to minors” laws and place broad restrictions on school library materials

In February 2025, Florida state legislators introduced bills that would bar school boards from considering the artistic, literary, political, or scientific value of materials challenged.

Advocacy

Miami Beach, Florida: Proposed resolution terminating lease and funding for local theater for showing controversial film

��ֱ�� wrote the city explaining the First Amendment protects a theater’s right to curate its own film selection and that government entities may not withhold public benefits to private entities for viewpoint-discriminatory reasons.

FIRE Victory Advocacy closed

Fort Worth, Texas: Police seize artist Sally Mann’s photos from museum and launch investigation

In January 2025, Fort Worth Police seized several of Sally Mann’s portraits from a museum exhibition as part of a criminal investigation into potential child abuse.

FIRE Victory Advocacy closed

East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University: University Requires Art Exhibit Attendees to Sign Waiver Before Viewing

Public backlash to the exhibit prompted ETSU officials to adopt onerous requirements in the waning days of its showing.

Advocacy closed

University of Houston

University of Houston: Art Exhibit Opening Ceremony Canceled

University of Houston commits to fully installing exhibit after letters from anti-censorship coalition, ��ֱ��.

FIRE Victory Advocacy closed

Florida Department of Education: Incorrect guidance on library materials law

��ֱ�� wrote Florida urging it to issue revised guidance to avoid depriving students access to age-appropriate library materials based on misinterpretations of state law.

FIRE Victory Advocacy closed

Jackson-Reed High School: School bars student group from screening documentary critical of Israel

School administrators barred an Arab Union student group from screening a documentary because the “content and individuals associated with the film may provoke strong emotional responses.”

Advocacy

Indiana University - Bloomington

Indiana University: University Cancels Art Exhibit Featuring Palestinian Artist

University publicly cited unspecified “integrity” concerns regarding exhibit, but privately told artist that museum staff complained about her political advocacy.

Advocacy closed

Florida city removes books from its school libraries without following its policies

In April 2022, the School District of Osceola County in Florida removed five books from its libraries, pending a review, after several community members complained about the books at a school board meeting.

Advocacy

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Rutherford County Library System: Library board votes to remove certain transgender-related material from county libraries

Florida legislature considers bills that would amend criminal “harmful to minors” laws and place broad restrictions on school library materials

Miami Beach, Florida: Proposed resolution terminating lease and funding for local theater for showing controversial film

Fort Worth, Texas: Police seize artist Sally Mann’s photos from museum and launch investigation

East Tennessee State University: University Requires Art Exhibit Attendees to Sign Waiver Before Viewing

University of Houston: Art Exhibit Opening Ceremony Canceled

Florida Department of Education: Incorrect guidance on library materials law

Jackson-Reed High School: School bars student group from screening documentary critical of Israel

Indiana University: University Cancels Art Exhibit Featuring Palestinian Artist

Florida city removes books from its school libraries without following its policies

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