Federal judge rules Florida's school book law unconstitutional, saying it infringes on free speech.

A federal judge has ruled that part of Florida's school book law is unconstitutional. The law allowed parents to request the removal of books deemed "pornographic" or depicting sexual conduct, with the books to be unavailable until objections were resolved. The judge found the law overbroad and unconstitutional, rejecting the state's claim that book selection is government speech. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by publishers, authors, and parents.