Florida AG Defends Adult Entertainment Age Restrictions Amid Free Speech Lawsuit
Tallahassee, FL — In a significant legal tussle, the Florida Attorney General’s Office is requesting a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a new state law that bars individuals under 21 from performing in adult entertainment venues. This legal push comes after several businesses and an affected worker filed suit, claiming the statute infringes on their First Amendment rights. The law, introduced as part of broader legislation aimed at combating human trafficking, was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in May and took effect on July 1. It is now facing scrutiny not only for … Read more