HM Florida-ORL, LLC v. Secretary of the Florida Department of Business

  1. August 04, 2026

    Full 11th Circ. Says Fla. Can Enforce Drag Show Law

    A full panel of Eleventh Circuit judges on Tuesday handed a win to Florida and issued a split opinion vacating an order halting enforcement of a state law prohibiting children at drag shows, finding it wasn't unconstitutionally vague and that the lower court lacked authority to issue a broad injunction.

  2. June 02, 2026

    11th Circ. Raises Practicality Questions About Fla. Drag Law

    The full Eleventh Circuit grappled Tuesday with how a Florida law that criminalizes admitting minors to "adult live performances" like drag shows would square with the free speech rights, pressing the state on how to discern what's appropriate for patrons of different ages.

  3. December 01, 2025

    11th Circ. Will Rehear Challenge To Fla.'s Anti-Drag Law

    The full Eleventh Circuit will rehear the state of Florida's challenge to an injunction against enforcing a statute targeting drag shows that bars minors from "adult live performances," the court said Monday.

  4. May 13, 2025

    2 Courts Say Fla. Drag Show Rules Likely Unconstitutional

    Two federal courts this week have determined Florida rules targeting drag shows are likely unconstitutional, with the Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday upholding an injunction against enforcing a statute barring minors from "adult live performances" and a district court blocking a city's permit restriction for an outdoor event.

  5. October 09, 2024

    11th Circ. Told Fla. Venue Can't Show Injury In Drag Show Law

    Florida told the Eleventh Circuit on Wednesday that it should be allowed to implement a law prohibiting children from attending drag shows, arguing that an Orlando bar that sued to stop the law's enforcement hasn't met its burden showing an injury traceable to the state.