Florida parents appeal school book review process ruling

Three parents from Florida have appealed to a federal court after their challenge to a state school book review process was dismissed. They argue that the process violates their First Amendment rights by only allowing parents to seek book removals, not to contest removals. The lawsuit stems from a 2023 law that permits parents to request the removal of books deemed inappropriate. The parents claim this law discriminates against those who wish to keep books in schools, as it only benefits those supporting removals. A district judge previously ruled that the review process is based on the status of parents, not their viewpoints. The parents' appeal will be heard by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.