Hamburger Mary's leaving downtown Orlando next month

11th Circuit deals blow to DeSantis Admin on drag shows for children crackdown

A 2-1 decision by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a previous injunction that halted a new Florida law restricting children from attending certain adult live performances, such as drag shows. The ruling denied a request from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for a partial stay on the injunction, originally put in place by U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell, who was appointed to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton in the final months of his presidency.

DeSantis’ lawyers had argued the injunction should be limited to Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s, which had filed the initial lawsuit. However, the court extended the ruling to all venues statewide.

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Hamburger Mary’s wins drag victory in Florida

Hamburger Mary’s just defeated Meatball Ron.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida from enforcing the state’s anti-drag law after a suit brought by drag chain restaurant Hamburger Mary’s.

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Hamburger Mary’s files federal lawsuit against Florida and Gov. DeSantis

A popular Orlando restaurant that regularly features drag shows filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, less than a week after he signed a bill that targets drag performances.....MORE