Assemblywoman Brittney Miller, D-Clark County, has introduced Assembly Bill 416 in Nevada, aiming to prevent the removal of books from schools and public libraries. The bill seeks to ban any bans on books, making it difficult for anyone to force materials to be taken off the shelves. Opponents argue that this bill would eliminate local control over what materials should be available and would require court intervention to challenge books considered obscene.
Miller cited data showing a rise in attempts to censor books, with over 4,000 books targeted for censorship, particularly those featuring LGBTQ+ characters or addressing issues of race. The bill would protect the rights of students and the public to access information while ensuring that decisions about library materials are based on educational merit rather than personal opinions.
While the bill has garnered support from various groups, including Authors Against Book Bans and the American Booksellers for Free Expression, opposition comes from organizations like Power2Parent, who argue that the bill removes local control and makes it burdensome to challenge books deemed inappropriate. The bill has until Friday to pass the Judiciary Committee, chaired by Miller.
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