Conservative attorney George Conway talks about Donald Trump's use of inflammatory language. CNN's Elle Reeve investigates book banning in Florida schools.
Conservative group Moms for Liberty is leading the charge to ban books in Florida schools, citing explicit content and a desire to uphold conservative values, while students and some parents argue that books provide important insights and help tackle difficult subjects.
Despite President Biden's previous pledge not to build more border walls, new construction has been approved in the Rio Grande Valley, sparking criticism for not attempting to redirect the spending when Democrats had control of the House and Senate, giving Republicans a political advantage on the issue.
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Summaries of Book Banning Efforts in Florida
Parents and conservative group Moms for Liberty are pushing to ban books in Florida schools, citing explicit content and a desire to protect traditional conservative values. They have successfully lobbied for a state law that allows for the immediate removal of books if offensive passages are read aloud at a school board meeting. Students and some parents have spoken out against the bans, arguing that books help them understand the world and tackle difficult subjects. Organizations like Florida Freedom to Read have formed to challenge the book bans and defend freedom of expression.
Controversy over Border Wall Construction
President Biden, who previously vowed not to build more border walls, has faced criticism for the approval of new border wall construction in the Rio Grande Valley. While the White House argues that the spending is required due to existing appropriations, critics question why the administration did not try to slow the construction or push to rescind the funding when Democrats held control of the House and Senate. Polls show that a majority of Americans, including Democrats, support increased security at the southern border, giving Republicans a political advantage on the issue.
Efforts to Ban Books in Florida Schools
Conservative group Moms for Liberty is leading the charge to ban books in Florida schools, citing explicit content and a desire to uphold conservative values. They have successfully pushed for a state law that allows for immediate removal of books if offensive passages are read at a school board meeting. However, students and some parents are pushing back, arguing that books provide important insights and help tackle difficult subjects. Organizations like Florida Freedom to Read are working to challenge the book bans and preserve freedom of expression.
Controversy Surrounding Border Wall Construction
Despite President Biden pledging not to build more border walls, new construction has been approved in the Rio Grande Valley. The White House explains that they are obligated to spend the allocated funds, but critics question why the administration did not slow down or attempt to redirect the spending during the period when Democrats had control of the House and Senate. Polls indicate that a majority of Americans, including Democrats, support increased border security, giving Republicans an advantage on this issue.
Former President Donald Trump said in a recent interview that undocumented immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country," using language that is often employed by White supremacists and drawing rebuke. Conservative attorney and Washington Post Contributing Columnist George Conway joins AC360 to talk about the comments coming from the standard bearer of the Republican Party and the 2024 GOP frontrunner. Plus, CNN's Elle Reeve has an in depth look at what some Florida students and parents are doing to stop books from being banned at schools.
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