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Florida AG Targets Kilted Mermaid's Drag Events Amid Controversy

8/1/2025

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is scrutinizing the Kilted Mermaid, a welcoming bar in Vero Beach, for its drag events, alleging they compromise children's innocence. Despite facing legal hurdles, the bar persists in hosting these vibrant gatherings. Critics argue that Uthmeier's stance endangers free expression and civil liberties, especially since federal courts have halted the law he references.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is scrutinizing the Kilted Mermaid, a welcoming bar in Vero Beach, for its drag events, alleging they compromise children's innocence. Despite facing legal hurdles, the bar persists in hosting these vibrant gatherings. Critics argue that Uthmeier's stance endangers free expression and civil liberties, especially since federal courts have halted the law he references.