Following ongoing debate, the Alabama Public Library Service Board voted Thursday (Nov. 21) to move all books discussing transgender topics from children’s and teen sections to adult areas, the Associated Press reported. The board reportedly called it a step to give parents more control on the content their children encounter. Critics described the decision as censorship targeting LGBTQ+ youth. The rule affects 200 libraries and begins in 2026, according to board statements, AP noted.
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