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Rutherford County Library Director Luanne James was terminated on March 30th by the board majority, led by Chairman Cody York, after refusing to relocate 132 childrens books, including over 100 with LGBTQIA+ themes, to the adult section. The boards order on March 16th was met with resistance from James, who argued it infringed on First Amendment rights. At the April 6th meeting to select her replacement, most speakers supported James, praising her integrity and criticizing the board for her dismissal without explanation or imposing religious agendas on book choices. One supporter of the board argued the decision wasnt about free speech and urged prioritizing families and children. The executive committee then ranked four staff members as interim options to maintain operations and search for a permanent replacement.

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