Utah School District Bans Bible, Sparking Backlash and Book Review

A Utah school district removed the Bible from elementary and middle school libraries following a complaint citing the state's new law banning "pornographic" books.
The decision was made despite a review finding the Bible did not actually contain "sensitive material" as defined by law.
The move has prompted appeals and a legislator who supported the law to reverse his position.
The district is also now reviewing the Book of Mormon following a complaint, signaling the law could lead to challenges against other religious texts.
The case highlights a larger trend of increased book bans and challenges in schools, especially targeting LGBTQ and minority voices, that free speech advocates argue violates students' civil rights.