The U.S. Department of Education has dismissed 11 complaints regarding book bans, calling them a hoax, which has triggered criticism from organizations like PEN America. Reports indicate that thousands of books, particularly those addressing LGBTQ+ and racial themes, are being banned, often at the behest of conservative groups like Moms for Liberty. Despite previous efforts by the Biden administration to address these issues, recent actions under the Trump administration have rolled back protective measures for students, sparking alarm among supporters of educational integrity and diversity in literature.
Organizations such as PEN America and the American Library Association have reported thousands of book bans across the country, often targeting LGBTQ+ or racial themes.
The Biden administration criticized book removals and appointed a coordinator for complaints, but the Trump administration recently reversed those policies, declaring complaints void.
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