Rutherford County Library’s LGBTQ+ Book Censorship Sparks Civil Liberties Debate in Tennessee
Rutherford County Library faces outcry after voting to move 190+ LGBTQ+ books from youth sections to adult areas. Director Luanne James defied the order, citing free speech. Civil liberties advocates condemn the move as censorship, fueled by a state directive for 'age-appropriateness' reviews.