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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Jul 8

This looks like a great place for a Science Fair!

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jul 8

BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Jul 3

Who loves their library? We do!

Paula @dotpaula.bsky.social · Jul 3

Love your library! I promise you, we love you 🏆🥇🎖️😬❤️

Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 2

“Through Snyder’s lens, we are guided with care & understanding through a reality of hatred & censorship … The jury awards the Honorable Mention for Outstanding Documentary Feature to The Librarians for its impactful portrayal of the real-life heroes defending our right to knowledge & visibility.”

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Jul 1

I mean …

Gracie12 📎 @gracienlucy.bsky.social · Jun 30

A person sitting in front of a wall of books. The caption reads, "reading can seriously damage your ignorance."

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Jun 6

Judge McConnell denies the motion for a stay pending appeal in IMLS Rhode Island case. Reinstated grantees can get back to the business fulfilling their funded projects. Filed 6/5/25: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

storage.courtlistener.com

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Jun 6

Yay Mychal! California library workers are happy YOU are here! Congratulations author!

Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · Jun 5

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE 🥹 Presenting the book cover of “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy,” written by myself and illustrated by my friend Lorraine Nam. Published by Random House Children’s Books 🐧💚

Preorder at bit.ly/ISHYH-Reveal 📖✨

Mychal Threets and Lorraine Nam picture book, “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy”

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Jun 3

This will be devastating to State Libraries and library consortia and systems. The trickle down devastating impact at the local library will be felt as libraries shift budget funding to cover important community services that IMLS funded, through State Library programs and grants.

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · Jun 2

We now have the details of the federal 2026 budget proposal, and it spells the end of IMLS. The request is $6,000,000 to "conduct an orderly closeout of IMLS."

Whatever happens in the 2 court cases would be moot if this passes.

bookriot.com/the-2026-fed...

The 2026 Federal Budget Proposal Shutters The Institute for Museum and Library Services

The details of the 2026 federal budget proposal spell out the goal of shutting down the Institute for Museum and Library services.

bookriot.com

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 21

Transcript of defendant’s status report filed 5/20 in IMLS Rhode Island case. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 15

This man is rotting from the inside out. That brain worm is living large.

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Paula @dotpaula.bsky.social · May 9

Thank you for your service Dr. Carla Hayden. We will rise again.

Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · May 9

BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:

President Trump fired our nation’s Librarian, Dr. Carla Hayden, by email at 6:56pm tonight, taking his assault on America’s libraries to a new level.

Over the course of her tenure, Dr. Hayden brought the Library of Congress to the people, with initiatives that reached into rural communities and made the Library accessible to all Americans, in person and online.

While President Trump wants to ban books and tell Americans what to read – or not to read at all, Dr. Hayden has devoted her career to making reading and the pursuit of knowledge available to everyone.

Be like Dr. Hayden.

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 4

First we punch! Ok no, first baby Jesus gives us arms. Now we punch! Up! Til Tuesday! Yes I meant that!

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 4

Yay @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social ! Yay @karaswisher.bsky.social . Where mine? Momma wants to lord.

Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 4

Her or you? You both seem nice.

Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 4

❤️ create! Explore! I’ll shut up now! (Ps love this)

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 4

They are playing bully but still scared of each other. Its fascinating. And scary.

Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 2

Well it’s something. But not much. “The Court will not, at this time, issue a TRO providing all of the relief sought
by plaintiffs. Instead, the Court will issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of
this Order.” So no more shenanigans but there are no shenanigans left.

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · May 2

BREAKING: Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, issues a TRO blocking the Trump administration from "dissolv[ing]" the Institute of Museum and Library Services, placing any more employees on administrative leave, or terminating any grants in the coming days.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
^
KEITH SONDERLING, Acting Director,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, et al.,
Defendants.
Civil Case No. 25-1050 (RJL)
MEMORANDUM ORDER
May 1, 2025 [Dkt. #13]
This matter initially came before the Court on plaintiff American Library
Association's ("ALA") and plaintiff American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO's ("AFSCME") motion for a preliminary injunction ("PT"). See Pls.' PI Mot. [Dkt, #13]; Pls.' Mem. in Supp. of PI Mot. ("Pls.' PI Mem.") [Dkt. #13-11.
Plaintiffs sought a decision on the PI by May 4, 2025, as defendants intend to execute a
"mass termination of [Institute of Museum and Library Services] staff' on that day. Pls
PI Mot. at 1.

I.
CONCLUSION
For the reasons set forth above, the Court will GRANT IN PART plaintiffs' motion for a TRO. The Court will not, at this time, issue a TRO providing all of the relief sought
by plaintiffs. Instead, the Court will issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of
this Order.
Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED that defendants Keith Sonderling, Institute of Museum and Library Services ("IMLS"), Amy Gleason, U.S. DOGE Service, U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization, Russel Vought, and U.S. Office of Management and Budget (together, the
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Case 1:25-cv-01050-RJL Document 36 Filed 05/01/25
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"agency defendants") shall not take any further actions to dissolve IMLS or its operations;
it is further

ORDERED that the agency defendants shall not place any additional IMLS staff
on administrative leave; it is further
ORDERED that the agency defendants shall not terminate the employment of any
IMLS staff; it is further
ORDERED that the agency defendants shall not further pause, cancel, or otherwise
terminate IMLS grants or contracts or fail to fund such grants or contracts for reasons other
than grantees' or contractors' non-compliance with applicable grant or contract terms; and
it is further
ORDERED that by May 6, 2025, the parties shall submit a joint status report (1) informing the Court whether the parties require any supplemental briefing on the preliminary injunction and, if so, proposing a briefing schedule; and (2) stating whether the parties consent to the Court extending this temporary restraining order until the Court issues a ruling on the preliminary injunction or the case is otherwise resolved.
SO ORDERED.
RICHARD J. LEON
United States District Judge

Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 2

Jill Sobule. Model human being. Peace.

Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · May 1

Of all the many songs I adore, this is perhaps my favorite, “San Francisco.” I am in SF right now and listening to it on repeat youtu.be/56B5GgJEvvI?...

Margaret Cho directs - San Francisco by Jill Sobule

YouTube video by Margaret Cho Official

youtu.be

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · May 1

Completely understand. She is a beaut!

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Apr 26

Love this, love you for it 🥸

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Apr 26

Classic knob behavior. But he doesn’t expect thanks for his feigned support of otherness. Bless his desiccated heart.

Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

Dispatches from the library war front …

Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · Apr 25

“I know a lot of people feel demoralized right now, they’re fed up with the polarized politics. But I hope that the role models in this film show them that you don’t have to succumb to fear and apathy. You can affect change on a local level.”

Meet the Texas Librarians on the Front Lines in the War Against Books

As the Texas Legislature advances bills outlawing certain books for students, we spoke to the stars of ‘The Librarians’ documentary.

thebarbedwire.com

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Califa Group @califagroup.bsky.social · Apr 24

26 senators sign letter to IMLS Acting Dir. Sunderland saying "reverse the grant terminations and ensure
continued funding in accordance with federal law". They want an update in writing by May 1.

www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/u...

www.schiff.senate.gov