Florida Parents Sue Over Law Favoring Book Bans

Three mothers claim the state discriminates against parents opposing book removals in schools, alleging First Amendment violations.

The lawsuit challenges Florida's H.B. 1069, which simplifies the process for removing books but lacks a mechanism for opposing removals.
Parents argue the law violates their First Amendment rights by only supporting those who want books banned.
The plaintiffs include parents from Orange and St. Johns counties, who have faced obstacles in appealing book removal decisions.
The case highlights a growing national trend of increased book bans and censorship in public education.
Legal representation is provided by Democracy Forward, ACLU of Florida, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.