Florida Stripper Challenges New Law Raising Age Limit for Adult Entertainment Workers

Lawsuit argues age restriction violates constitutional rights and impacts livelihoods of young performers and staff.

19-year-old Serenity Michelle Bushey and her employer filed a federal lawsuit against the new law.
The law prohibits anyone under 21 from working in adult entertainment establishments, including non-performance roles.
Plaintiffs claim the law infringes on First Amendment free speech and Fourteenth Amendment equal protection rights.
The legislation aims to combat human trafficking, but opponents argue it lacks evidence and harms young workers.
Florida Attorney General's office plans to defend the law, which was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in May.