Utah Enforces Statewide Ban on 13 Books in Public Schools
New law mandates removal of titles deemed pornographic or indecent, sparking free speech concerns.
- The banned books include works by Margaret Atwood, Judy Blume, and Rupi Kaur.
- The law requires removal if three school districts or two districts and five charter schools deem a book inappropriate.
- Free speech advocates argue the ban undermines literary and educational value.
- Critics fear the law will lead to less diverse library collections and a chilling effect on free expression.
- The law places the burden on educators and librarians to comply, potentially facing legal consequences.
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