BROWNLEY, RASKIN, SCHATZ FIGHT BACK AGAINST MAGA BOOK BANS AND ATTACKS ON FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF THE FREE PRESS AND OF CITIZENS IN SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS

Washington, Oct. 5 -- Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following press release:

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) in introducing a resolution standing strong for the American freedom to read, write and learn. The lawmakers' resolution condemns MAGA's escalating campaign of book bans in school libraries and censorship targeting the Smithsonian Institution and other public museums, parks and facilities. The lawmakers' resolution specifically cites book bans issued by the Trump Administration, MAGA state legislatures, local libraries and schools across America. This year, federal officials, at the direction of President Trump, censored books and...