Key takeaways:
- Hamburger Mary’s, a Florida burger joint, is challenging a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in federal court.
- The law restricts drag show performances and subjects businesses in violation of the law to liquor license revocation and hefty fines.
- The lawsuit alleges that the new law violates the First Amendment rights of Hamburger Mary’s to free expression.
A popular Florida burger joint known for its drag shows is challenging a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last week in federal court. The law restricts drag show performances and subjects businesses in violation of the law to liquor license revocation and hefty fines.
Hamburger Mary’s, located in Orlando, has been hosting “family friendly” drag show performances since 2008. The restaurant’s owners claim in the lawsuit that the performances are suitable for children, as there is “no lewd activity, sexually explicit shows, disorderly conduct, public exposure, obscene exhibition, or anything inappropriate for a child to see.”
The lawsuit alleges that the new law violates the First Amendment rights of Hamburger Mary’s to free expression. The restaurant has been forced to tell its customers that children will not be permitted to attend any of the drag shows.
Hamburger Mary’s has been hosting drag shows in other states, such as Texas, Colorado, and California, for 15 years. The restaurant is asking the court to halt enforcement of the new law until the case is resolved. The lawsuit is ongoing and a decision has yet to be made.
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