US EditionAppeals court rules against Florida’s ‘drag show’ law. Here’s the latest
NAPLES, FLORIDA, MAR 11 – The appeals court ruled restrictions address public safety and are viewpoint-neutral, with an estimated 4,000 attendees and 250 protesters at the Naples Pride Fest, police said.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled the Florida law restricting all-ages drag shows unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement as of 2023.
- The ruling followed a lower court's order allowing an outdoor drag event and challenged venue restrictions citing safety concerns and security fees.
- Naples Pride organizers moved the drag show indoors, closed it to under-18s, and promised to comply while continuing legal fights defending First Amendment rights.
- The appellate court majority found that the district court improperly limited the permit conditions, ruling that the restrictions targeted safety concerns rather than free speech; in contrast, Judge Abudu dissented, cautioning against allowing a "heckler's veto" to justify suppressing expression.
- The decision upheld free expression protections but left uncertainty as officials seek higher court resolution on broader venue and security fee issues.
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