"Florida Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Book Ban in School District to Proceed"

A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against a Florida school over its removal of books can move forward, as plaintiffs argue that the removals violated the First Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause. The school contends that the books were only pulled for review to ensure compliance with Florida state law. The judge's decision allows the case to proceed, with the plaintiffs, including PEN America and affected authors and parents, advocating for the return of the books to the shelves and emphasizing the importance of upholding constitutional rights in education.