Booksellers Sue To Block Texas Law Requiring Sexual Content Ratings

A group of booksellers filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that would require stores to rate books based on sexual content.
The law could ban many classics and books with LGBTQ+ themes from schools and force booksellers to label books sold in the past.
Plaintiffs argue the law infringes on free speech rights and places an undue burden on vendors.
Supporters believe it empowers parents, but critics say it will lead to more book bans targeting specific content.
The law comes amid a broader national debate over banning books in schools, often focused on race or sexuality.