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Federal Court Strikes Down Florida's Drag-Show Law

5/14/2025

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A federal appeals court has struck down Florida's controversial drag-show law, labeling it likely unconstitutional. The law, intended to limit children's exposure to drag performances, faced backlash for its vague language. Hamburger Mary's restaurant championed the fight, asserting it infringed on First Amendment rights. The case now heads back to the Middle District of Florida for trial.

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A federal appeals court has struck down Florida's controversial drag-show law, labeling it likely unconstitutional. The law, intended to limit children's exposure to drag performances, faced backlash for its vague language. Hamburger Mary's restaurant championed the fight, asserting it infringed on First Amendment rights. The case now heads back to the Middle District of Florida for trial.