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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A 19-year-old former stripper has initiated a legal challenge against the state of Florida over a new law that prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from working in adult entertainment venues. The law, which was enacted this week, aims to combat human trafficking according to proponents, but those opposed argue it infringes on constitutional freedoms. The young woman, formerly employed at Café Risque near Gainesville, contends that the regulation not only deprived her of her livelihood but also impedes her First Amendment right to freedom of expression. The lawsuit, filed in … Read more