Major book publishers, including Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster, have filed a lawsuit against the Florida State Board of Education, arguing that the state's book removal policy violates the First Amendment. The lawsuit challenges House Bill 1069, which allows parents to object to materials depicting sexual conduct in schools, leading to the removal of books by notable authors like Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison. The plaintiffs contend that the law is a form of censorship and disproportionately affects works by marginalized authors. They argue that the removals are unconstitutional and detrimental to students' intellectual freedom and educational growth. The state defends the law as a necessary measure to uphold community values and protect children. This legal action highlights the ongoing tensions between educational policy and the rights of publishers and authors.