DENVER — Today, a U.S. District Judge issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit over the Elizabeth School District’s ban and removal of 19 books from its school libraries. The Elizabeth School District now must return the books to school libraries by March 25, 2025 and is enjoined from removing additional books because the board disagrees with their content or viewpoint.
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Macdonald, ACLU of Colorado Legal Director:
“This is a major victory for the students of Elizabeth and all Coloradans. Having access to a diversity of viewpoints is integral to the well-being and education of all students, and this injunction gives them that opportunity.
“School Districts that ban books because the officials disagree with the content or viewpoints expressed in those books do a disservice to students, authors, and the community. Such book bans violate the Constitution — period. We’ll keep fighting to ensure a permanent end to this practice.”
