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Judge Orders DoD to Restore Censored Race, Gender Books

10/23/2025

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A federal judge ordered the Department of Defense to restore books about race and gender to five military-base libraries.
The decision followed a lawsuit by 12 students who alleged their First Amendment rights were violated after nearly 600 books were removed.
The American Civil Liberties Union represented the students, arguing the removals were politically motivated rather than educational.
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has not commented on the ruling.

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Story summary

A federal judge ordered the Department of Defense to restore books about race and gender to five military-base libraries.
The decision followed a lawsuit by 12 students who alleged their First Amendment rights were violated after nearly 600 books were removed.
The American Civil Liberties Union represented the students, arguing the removals were politically motivated rather than educational.
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has not commented on the ruling.