Ron DeSantis’ Law Restricting Drag Performances In Florida Temporarily Halted By Judge

This blog originally appeared at Deadline.

A judge has temporarily halted a law proposed by Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, that aimed to restrict drag performances in the state. The law, which drew significant criticism from the LGBTQ+ community and civil rights advocates, would have imposed new regulations and requirements on drag performers, including fines and potential penalties for violations. The judge’s decision to halt the implementation of the law is seen as a victory for those advocating for freedom of expression and equal rights. The ruling acknowledges the importance of protecting artistic and creative performances and underscores the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suffered his third high-profile legal setback in the past month today as Judge Gregory A. Presnell of the Federal District Court in Orlando issued a preliminary injunction blocking a new DeSantis-backed law that prohibits businesses from allowing children to attend “adult performances.” DeSantis signed the bill into law just last month.

The Florida governor, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, has been an outspoken proponent of restricting LGBTQ+ rights. Of course, a big part of that has been the tug-of-war with Disney over his so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which has cost the state about 2,000 relocated jobs and a $1 billion construction project that Disney had in the works.

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