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Federal court: school board members can be deposed over book removals
Original: School board members can be deposed for removing library books, federal court rules
A federal court has ruled that school board members can be deposed in legal challenges to the removal of library books from school shelves. The decision means elected board members cannot shield themselves from sworn questioning when parents or advocacy groups challenge book bans in court. It is being seen as a significant development in the ongoing battles over school library content, particularly in Florida, where removals have sparked numerous lawsuits.
Why now: The ruling directly affects the wave of lawsuits over school book removals, especially in Florida, making it newsworthy for educators, parents and legal observers.
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