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SRES 443119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

Introduced: Oct 9, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeEducationSocial Services
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This resolution addresses growing concerns over book banning in the U.S., citing First Amendment protections, Supreme Court precedents, and the harmful impacts on students, educators, and marginalized communities, while urging adherence to best practices and the repeal of restrictive executive policies.

Key Points

  • 1References Supreme Court rulings (Tinker v. Des Moines, Board of Education v. Pico) to affirm students' and educators' constitutional rights to free expression and uncensored materials.
  • 2Highlights disproportionate targeting of books by and about marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ themes, race-related works, and graphic novels addressing social issues.
  • 3Calls for restoring books removed from Department of Defense schools and military libraries under executive orders restricting discussions on race and gender.

Impact Areas

Students, particularly those from marginalized backgroundsEducators and librarians facing punitive environmentsAuthors and publishers of contested worksPublic school curricula and library collectionsMilitary academies and DoDEA schools
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