Trump administration dismisses book ban complaints, citing local control over education.

The U.S. Education Department, under the Trump administration, has dismissed 11 complaints about book bans in public schools, citing "meritless" claims and a "dubious legal theory." The department emphasized local control over education and has eliminated the "book ban coordinator" position created by the Biden administration. Over 10,000 book bans were reported in the 2023-24 school year, mostly affecting works by authors of color, LGBTQ+ writers, and women. Critics argue the bans threaten free speech, while supporters believe they protect children from inappropriate content.

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