Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Florida Law Banning Minors From Drag Shows, Saying It Violates Free Speech

A federal judge placed a temporary injunction on Florida's new law prohibiting minors from attending drag show performances, arguing it was too vague and infringed on First Amendment rights.
The law did not clearly define terms like "live performance," "lewd conduct," or "prosthetic genitals," leaving too much room for interpretation according to the judge.
The judge said the law could conceivably apply to a wide range of performances and raised questions about its implications for cancer survivors with prosthetic body parts.
The case was brought by an Orlando restaurant that hosts regular drag show performances.
The ruling is a blow to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has championed legislation restricting LGBTQ rights.