ACLU Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Arkansas Librarian Fired

ACLU sues over Arkansas library director's termination
Patty Hector was fired as the director of the Saline County Library after she refused to relocate books that offended some community members.
Former Arkansas library director files lawsuit against those who fired her
Patty Hector and the ACLU of Arkansas have filed a federal lawsuit saying she was "unlawfully fired" by Saline County officials for opposition to censorship efforts.
ACLU sues on behalf of fired librarian
Patty Hector, the librarian who was fired after she refused to meet conservatives' demands, wants her day in court.
ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of Arkansas librarian fired after opposing book censorship effort
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of an Arkansas librarian who was fired after she spoke out against efforts to restrict the public’s ...
ACLU of Arkansas files lawsuit on behalf of former library director Patty Hector
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arkansas filed a federal lawsuit on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 on behalf of Patty Hector, former director of the Saline County Library.
Arkansas Advocate: Fired library director sues Central Arkansas county, alleging retaliation and First Amendment breach
A Central Arkansas librarian who was fired in 2023 over a dispute with local officials regarding library materials filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the county that fired her.
ACLU files lawsuit against Saline county, county judge on behalf of terminated Saline County Library director
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of the former director of the Saline County Library against Saline County and county Judge Matthew Brumley.
ACLU files lawsuit challenging Brumley’s termination of former Saline County Library Director Patty Hector
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arkansas filed a federal lawsuit with jury trial demand on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 on behalf of Patty Hector, former director of the
Librarian's Termination Violated First Amendment Protections, Lawsuit Claims
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Exclusive: ACLU asks Congress to investigate plans to fire ‘probationary’ federal employees
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration’s plans for “imminent ...