Federal Appeals Court Upholds Limits on Florida Drag Show, Including No Minors Rule
A federal appeals court has ruled that the city of Naples, Florida, can lawfully require a drag performance at this weekend's Pride Fest event to be held indoors and restricted to adult audiences.
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