Freedom to read advocates notch a legal victory in Alaska
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Freedom to read advocates notch a legal victory in Alaska
Nov 04 2024
After a favorable legal ruling in August, freedom to read advocates in Alaska have scored a significant victory in court over would-be book banners. In an October 31 filing, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska agreed to pay $89,000 to settle claims that the district improperly removed dozens of books, including several works of classic literature, from school libraries.
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