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Bills targeting library operations die in Alabama Legislature | Alabama Reflector
The bills would have applied the state's obscenity laws to local libraries and allow counties and cities to terminate library board members.
Appeals Court Reverses Ruling in Texas Book Ban Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on May 23 reversed a district court’s preliminary injunction and dismissed free speech claims in Little v. Llano County, a Texas case challenging the removal of 17 books from a public library.
Leaders of Free Speech and Press Freedom Groups Call for More Robust Response to Trump ’s Assault on First Amendment Freedoms
Trump Is Waging a Culture War on the Library of Congress. It’s Been Done Before.
Thomas Jefferson wanted to donate his personal collection of books to the Library of Congress. But critics thought those books were un-American.
Building Psychological Safety in Academic Libraries: Fostering Innovation, Well-Being, and Engaged Teams | Newman | College & Research Libraries News
Building Psychological Safety in Academic Libraries: Fostering Innovation, Well-Being, and Engaged Teams
In a Major Win for Libraries, Federal Judge Orders IMLS to Be Restored
In a thorough rebuke, federal judge John G. McConnell has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reverse the mass terminations of grants and staff at IMLS.
US military ordered to pull books on diversity, gender issues
The Pentagon ordered military educational institutions to pull and review any books that promote what it called "divisive concepts and gender ideology" on Friday, in the latest move from President Donald Trump's administration against diversity, equity and inclusion.
Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, as his Republican administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda.
Trump Fires Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office
From Politico: President Donald Trump continued a firing spree at the Library of Congress on Saturday when he dismissed the top copyright official in the nation — a position traditionally overseen by the legislative branch. The White House contacted Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter Saturday afternoon informing her that her job leading the U.S. Copyright […]
AP: “President Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as White House Continues Purge of Perceived Trump Opponents”
Ed. Note: We will update this report with additional media coverage and statements as they become available Recent Additions (Last Update 5:30pm; May 12) ALISE Statement On the Dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) strongly condemns this unprecedented action. Dr. Hayden, the first woman […]
Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress
President Donald Trump's onetime defense attorney has been appointed acting librarian of Congress. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche replaces longtime librarian Carla Hayden, whom the White House fired last week amid criticism from some conservatives that she was advancing a “woke” agenda.
ARL Comments on the Dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden from the Library of Congress — Association of Research Libraries
“The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and its members are deeply disappointed in the administration’s decision to terminate Dr. Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress,” said Andrew K. Pace,...
States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts
A federal judge Tuesday wrote that President Trump's executive order dismantling the IMLS "disregards the fundamental constitutional role of each of the branches of our federal government."
Court Rules to Stop Trump Administration Effort to Gut Institute of Museum and Library Services - Democracy Forward
U.S. attorney for D.C. accuses Wikipedia of ‘propaganda,’ threatens nonprofit status
Ed Martin sent a letter to the Wikimedia Foundation accusing it of spreading propaganda
North Dakota governor vetoes controversial library content bill • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed a library content bill, calling it “a misguided attempt to legislate morality through overreach and censorship.”
Proposed Funding Cuts Could Reduce Access To Hawaiʻi Libraries - Honolulu Civil Beat
Potential cuts to staff and construction funds for the state library system also come amid ongoing uncertainty around federal support.
Arizona schools must choose between DEI or federal funding
The threat of federal funding loss for Arizona becomes more salient by the day as the Arizona Department of Education probes for compliance.
Despite DEI backlash, only 19% of companies are cutting diversity funding
A new survey finds that even as employers pull back on some DEI programs, the budget for diversity work has not radically shifted at many companies.
Law Students Sue Civil Rights Agency Over Crackdown on Law-Firm DEI Policies
Three law students on Tuesday sued a U.S. civil rights agency, claiming that its probe into diversity policies at 20 large law firms is illegal and could
Reed Smith Abandons DEI Program Amid EEOC Scrutiny: What the Rebrand Really Means for Law Firm Diversity
Introduction: From Gold Standard to “Culture & Engagement” For years, Reed Smith was celebrated as a diversity champion in BigLaw. The firm consistently earned accolades from the Women In Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) and touted its DEI milestones in public-facing content. But in a dramatic shift, the global firm has announced that it is “retiring” […]
Empathy Is a Non-Negotiable Leadership Skill. Here’s How to Practice It.
Six strategies for mobilizing, engaging, and connecting with others.
Libraries across Montana await grant confirmation amid turmoil at federal agencies
Montana State Library officials are cautiously optimistic that an annual grant that benefits public libraries across the state will be fully funded amid turmoil at the federal agency that distributes the money.
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave Monday morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
Board Advising IMLS Tells Acting Director Mandates ‘Cannot’ Be Hindered
In a March 24 letter, the National Museum and Library Services Board laid out the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ statutory obligations for its acting director, Keith Sonderling, as supporters continued to speak out on behalf of the embattled federal agency.
The False Dichotomy of Merit and Inclusion
To fairly reward talent in all its forms, companies need to remove barriers that prevent people’s potential and contributions from being recognized.
DEI at Stake: Federal Groups Challenge Trump’s Efforts to Curb Inclusivity
The Trump administration is facing a new legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive orders (EOs) to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives after a group of diversity officers, professors, and restaurant worker advocates filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Maryland on February 3, 2025, alleging the orders are vague and unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the U.S. Attorney General and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued memoranda on February 5, 2025, to implement the orders and guide federal agencies on their scope.
The Legal Landscape Around DEI Is Shifting. Your Messaging Should, Too.
How you communicate about your policies can be just as important as what those policies are.
AAUP Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Unlawful and Unconstitutional DEI
The AAUP, along with the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education and other plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit to block Trump’s unlawful and unconstitutional DEI executive orders,