Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Hayden's sudden dismissal "a disgrace" and the latest in the administration's efforts to "ban books, whitewash American history, and turn back the clock.”
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Court Extends Temporary Block on IMLS Destruction, Orders Briefing on the DOJ's Bid for Reconsideration
Leon's order follows a status report delivered by the parties in 'ALA v. Sonderling' on May 6, and a DOJ motion asking the judge to dissolve his order in light of a recent appeals court decision in a nearly identical case.
Citing Appeals Court Ruling, DOJ Asks Court to Lift Order Blocking IMLS Destruction
Trump Administration lawyers on May 6 filed a motion asking federal judge Richard Leon to reconsider his order temporarily blocking the dismantling of IMLS.
Another Federal Court Blocks the Trump Administration's Destruction of IMLS
Judge John G. McConnell held that Trump’s March 14 executive order to dismantle the IMLS "ignores the unshakable principles that Congress makes the law and appropriates funds, and the Executive implements the law..."
Trump Budget Proposal Seeks to Eliminate the IMLS
In its May 2 plan, Trump officials outline a draconian $163 billion reduction in discretionary spending, which includes the elimination of the agency tasked by Congress with distributing federal library funding.
When We Fight, We Win: The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter for May 2, 2025
Leading this week's news, a federal judge on May 1 halted the Trump Administration's plan to destroy the IMLS, but the battle remains far from over.
Simon & Schuster, Urano World Publishing Announce Spanish Language Publishing Deal
Under the deal, “a select number” of Spanish language titles will be published in Spain and Latin America by Urano World and its imprints, while in the United States, co-published titles will be published under S&S's Primero Sueño Press imprint.