Federal Appeals Court Clears Way for Florida's Drag Show Restriction Law to Take Effect

A divided federal appeals court has cleared the way for Florida to enforce a law restricting children from attending some drag shows, which are deemed to be sexually explicit live performances. The law, backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, prohibits minors from entering venues where they may be exposed to 'material or performances' that are deemed obscene or objectionable. The court's decision allows the state to take action against businesses that fail to comply with the law. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed challenging the constitutionality of the law.