Advocates react to Utah ban of 13 books in schools and libraries: ‘It’s a tragedy’

Utah is first in the US to outlaw titles statewide they deem indecent' as free speech advocates worry about impact

Library associations, free speech groups and advocates are expressing outrage and concern after the state of Utah ordered 13 books to be removed from public school classrooms and libraries in accordance with a new state law that passed earlier this year.

It's a tragedy," said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, the director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom.