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"This litigation is not over": Fight continues as appeals court rules in favor of Florida drag ban
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the law, deciding it does not violate the First Amendment.
A federal appeals court has made a decision regarding Florida's anti-drag law. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the law, deciding it does not violate the First Amendment. This decision comes after a lower court had imposed a preliminary injunction.
The appeals court struck down the injunction, providing a reasoning for their decision. Further details on the ruling are available from the source. The outcome of this litigation may not be final, as indicated by the ongoing nature of the case.
For more information on the decision and its implications, readers can refer to the original source.
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Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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