A federal appeals court has ruled that eight of 17 books removed from a Texas library must be restored to the shelves. The decision came after conservative complaints led to the books' removal. The 5th Circuit Court emphasized that government actors cannot remove books from public libraries to deprive patrons of access to ideas they disagree with. The books in question include topics on racism and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as 'flatulent humor.' The ruling is seen as a significant stance against book bans in a rural Texas county.