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Removals were made because of an ‘objection raised by a parent of a public school student in the school district or a resident of the county.’
Republicans encouraged parents to oppose sexually explicit books, while Democrats said book bans targeted racial and sexual minorities.
New guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James warns schools not to ban any curriculum components from classrooms on the “pretext” of obscenity or lewdness—or face the prospect of legal action.
Chinese netizens believe that the Chinese state has proscribed the books of over 30 scholars and writers, and statements by publishing houses reported by Chinese web portals support their belief.
