Tennessee Library Board Fires Director Luanne James for Refusing to Relocate LGBTQ-Themed Books

The Rutherford County Library Board terminated Luanne James after she refused to move children's books.James argued that relocating 100 LGBTQ-themed titles violated First Amendment rights and professional ethics.The board voted 8-3 to remove her following claims that the books promote gender confusion in children.Advocacy group PEN America described the dismissal as a fight against censorship in public libraries.
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