Controversy Surrounds Texas' School Library Book Requirements and Lawsuits
A federal appeals court in Texas questioned the constitutionality of a new state law that requires book sellers to rate the explicitness and relevance of sexual references in materials sold to schools. The law aims to keep sexually explicit books out of school libraries but has been challenged by book vendors who argue it is overly broad and vague. The court raised concerns about the definitions of sexual content and community standards in the law. The outcome of the legal challenge is still uncertain, and it is unclear when the court will issue a ruling.