Appeals court upholds Florida ban on children at drag shows
Florida passed a law that restricts children from attending drag shows. A federal appeals court has ruled the law is constitutional. Democrats and LGBTQ advocates have criticized the law, and it has sparked debate nationwide.
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Federal court upholds Florida's ban on children attending drag shows
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2 developments- Aug 4Florida law banning kids at drag shows is constitutional, appeals court says
- Aug 5Appeals court upholds Florida ban on children at drag shows
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