Hoboken becomes first "Book Sanctuary City" in New Jersey

HOBOKEN, N.J. -- Hoboken is now a "Book Sanctuary City." The City Council unanimously approved a resolution making it official Wednesday. Related s...

September 7, 2023
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HOBOKEN, N.J. -- Hoboken is now a "Book Sanctuary City." The City Council unanimously approved a resolution making it official Wednesday. Related story: Legislation proposed in New Jersey State Senate aims to ban book banning The idea of book sanctuary cities started in Chicago after an increase in books being censored and banned across the country. Hoboken is the first municipality in New Jersey to become a book sanctuary city.

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