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Durbin Questions Illinois Secretary Of State Giannoulias During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Book Bans And Censorship

Hearing

Date: Sept. 12, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Education

"Book banning has reached new heights over the past two years. Local leaders in states such as Texas, Florida, Utah, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, and others have all recently enacted legislation that will facilitate banning books in local school districts and libraries. These new laws provide for civil penalties and/or jail time for violations and pose great risk to teachers and librarians. That is why groups like the American Library Association have spoken out. Can you reflect on those statements?"

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"I agree with you--the first responsibility is the parent's responsibility. We believe there are age-appropriate restrictions that can be introduced in libraries and other places which generally are consistent with freedom of expression."


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