Two students have sued a Missouri school district over its decision to remove eight books from school libraries, arguing the novels were banned because they discuss issues surrounding race, gender and sexual identity.
Highlights
- Two students have sued a Missouri school district over its decision to remove eight books from school libraries.
- The ACLU argues the novels were banned because they discuss issues surrounding race, gender and sexual identity.
- The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri (ACLU) against the Wentzville School District on behalf of the students who are minors and not named in the complaint.
- A spokesperson for the school district said officials are aware of the lawsuit and said the district will not comment on the case.
- The district won’t comment on whether the students are minors or who are not named, the spokesperson said.
- The ACLU says the books engage their readers with a diversity of ideas and minority viewpoints.