While it may seem that book bans are are tied to political affiliation, it is important to note that recent book challenges have come from both major parties in the U.S.
Book bans are not new but something that is new in Educational environments, is a change in challenge processes and therefore, potentially in outcomes.
Generally, requests for review and/or removal come from parents to school boards where the decisions are made and conveyed. PEN America and others are documenting a shift in that model in which state governments are directing school boards to comply with legislation or face punishment.
Some lawmakers think so.
Read more about a new law in Texas in the Library Journal.