Texas County Chooses to Keep Libraries Open Despite Book Ban Controversy

Llano County in Texas has decided to keep its public libraries open amid a controversy over banned books. A group of residents sued the county and library officials, arguing that the book removals were unconstitutional and violated citizens’ First Amendment rights. The judge ordered Llano County to return the books to their place while a lawsuit over the banned books proceeds. The ongoing fight has divided the community and made Llano a new testing ground for citizens invoking First Amendment protections in the face of rising book bans.