New Jersey's governor signs law protecting books by authors of color and LGBTQ authors from bans.

New Jersey's Governor Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act, prohibiting schools and public libraries from banning books based on the author's background or views. This law aims to protect books by authors of color and LGBTQ authors, countering conservative efforts to restrict access to certain literature. New Jersey joins other states in pushing back against what they see as attempts to censor and suppress diverse voices.

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