Judge Extends Injunction on Florida's Anti-Drag Law to All Venues

A federal judge in Florida has clarified that his injunction blocking the state's anti-drag law applies to all venues, not just the restaurant that brought the lawsuit challenging it. The judge reiterated that the law, championed by Governor Ron DeSantis, is likely unconstitutional and has a chilling effect on free speech. The law punished venues for allowing children into "adult live performances," which was aimed at drag shows. The judge rejected the state's request to put the injunction on hold, stating that any harm to the state is minimal and that all Floridians potentially suffer injury from the law.