Summary
Austin is looking at a 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution to protect local library books and staff from censorship battles. It's a major step in the ongoing tug-of-war over what materials should stay on public shelves.
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Impact analysis
While there's no official price tag yet, fighting or defending book bans in court could end up costing taxpayers down the road.
Library-goers who want uncensored access to diverse reads, plus the librarians just trying to do their jobs without getting harassed.
No groups negatively affected
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