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Florida Judge Strikes Down Unconstitutional Book Ban Law
10/4/2025
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- Judge Carlos Mendoza ruled parts of Florida's HB 1069 unconstitutional, violating First Amendment rights.
- HB 1069 would permit removal of books from schools based on complaints, with a reinstatement hearing.
- PEN America reports 6,800+ bans in U.S. schools for the 2024-2025 year, down from 10,000.
- Stephen King is the most censored author, with 206 bans.
