"The Electronic Frontier Foundation defines 404 Day as a nationwide day of action to call attention to the long-standing problem of Internet censorship in public libraries and public schools."
"The American Library Association reported a sharp spike in censorship attempts since 2021, with 821 such attempts affecting 2,452 unique titles in 2024, marking the third-highest tally in ALA's history."
"Deborah Caldwell-Stone stated, 'We are witnessing an effort to eliminate entire genres and categories of books from library shelves in pursuit of a larger goal of placing politics and religion over the well-being and education of young people.'"
404 Day is recognized as a day of action against Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, as defined by the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The Children's Internet Protection Act has led to public computers blocking access to constitutionally protected websites. The American Library Association reported a significant increase in censorship attempts, with 821 challenges affecting 2,452 unique titles in 2024. Objections to LGBTQIA+ content were a major factor in these challenges, reflecting a broader trend of prioritizing politics and religion over access to information.
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