Crawford County spends nearly $500,000 on legal fees in dispute over LGBTQ books in libraries.

A legal dispute over LGBTQ-themed books in Crawford County’s libraries has cost taxpayers nearly $500,000 in legal fees since May 2023. The county faces two lawsuits, one of which resulted in a First Amendment victory for plaintiffs who are now seeking $118,000 in legal fees. The controversy has highlighted financial struggles within the library system and the county, as leaders grapple with the increasing legal costs.

November 17, 2024
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