Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
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An appeals court has allowed Iowa to enforce a law restricting teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through sixth grade and banning certain books in libraries and classrooms. The law, which was first approved in 2023, has been the subject of a back-and-forth battle in the courts, with opponents arguing it is overly broad and infringes on First Amendment rights.
Iowa can enforce a law restricting LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes. The law bans books with descriptions of certain sex acts in school libraries and classrooms. A federal judge had blocked the law, but an appeals court overturned the decision. The law was enacted in 2023 amid a wave of similar legislation around the country. Opponents argue the law is overly broad and infringes on First Amendment rights. The appeals court sided with the state, saying the restrictions are not amorphous and the books in a school library can be considered part of the school's curriculum.
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