Overview

• The ACLU has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of 12 students from Pentagon-run schools, claiming the removal of books and curriculum changes violate their constitutional rights.
• The censorship, driven by executive orders from President Trump, has expanded from K-12 military schools to higher education institutions, including the US Naval Academy.
• Hundreds of books, including works on race, gender, and LGBTQ issues, have been removed, while controversial titles like 'Mein Kampf' remain available.
• Students protesting the censorship measures have been warned of potential disciplinary action, raising further concerns about free speech suppression.
• The lawsuit seeks the immediate reinstatement of banned books and curricula, emphasizing the harm to educational quality and students' access to diverse perspectives.