Numerous groups are showing support for North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls as an investigation moves forward following her comments regarding the lack of diversity in the state s courts. Despite defending her statements as an exercise of free speech, this probe has raised concerns among activists. Dawn Blagrove, executive director of the group Emancipate North Carolina, emphasized the potential implications for civil rights in North Carolina. .
New federal legislation would classify discriminatory book bans as violations of federal civil rights law. The Books Save Lives Act would ensure public and school libraries maintain a diverse collection of authors, and would direct government officials to report on the effects of book bans on underrepresented communities. Rep. .
A set of border security bills under consideration by Texas lawmakers will cause harm to migrants, residents, and state law - according to a state civil rights group. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is opposed to Senate Bill 11 - which would make it a state crime for illegally entering Texas from Mexico, and authorize state police to arrest violators. It s similar to legislation that failed to pass in an earlier session this year. .
In Arkansas and across the nation, book bans are becoming more common. The American Library Association says there were almost 700 attempts to censor library materials nationwide from January to August, and more than 1,900 challenges of specific book titles. In Saline County, Patty Hector said she was removed from her position as library director for not banning books. .