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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Woodward

Democrats introduce ‘book ban’ resolution amid nationwide censorship movement

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Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and Senate have introduced a resolution to denounce a sweeping campaign to censor and eliminate books and learning materials from libraries and classrooms across the US.

A resolution proposed by US Rep Jamie Raskin and Senator Brian Schatz would call on local governments “to protect the rights of students to learn,” according to a draft first reported by Politico.

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