ACLU raises First Amendment concerns over Hartland library board’s decision to reshelve LGBTQ+ books

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 27, 2026

Words: 1,731

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the director of the Cromaine District Library in Hartland are raising concerns after the library’s board of trustees decided to reshelve 148 challenged books — many of which feature LGBTQ+ content — without review.

While the board agreed in October that they would review more than 200 books challenged by community members, after receiving a letter appealing Director Sarah Neidert’s determinations, the process has proved lengthy.

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