The public library system in Madison, Wis. decided in February not to close its central downtown branch for a March private event for the Dalai Lama. FFRF, whose office is located across the street from the library, was one of the community voices objecting to the planned event.
“We write to express concerns that granting this proposal would raise the appearance of government-religion entanglement, and also would be a disservice to the local community,” said FFRF Legal Fellow Ryan Jayne in a letter to the library’s board of directors.
The board unanimously voted the proposal down on Feb. 4.
