After court backed Hamburger Mary’s in drag show fight, Florida AG now wants a rehearing

In a 31-page petition for a rehearing, James Uthmeier’s office disputed that the law is unconstitutionally vague and overbroad

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 5, 2025August 5, 2025

In a 31-page petition for a rehearing, James Uthmeier’s office disputed that the law is unconstitutionally vague and overbroad

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Hamburger Mary’s reveals new Kissimmee location

The LGBTQ+-owned restaurant closed its doors downtown nearly one year ago

by Chloe Greenberg February 28, 2025August 5, 2025

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Orlando restaurant fighting drag ban argues for continued block on DeSantis’ ‘Protection of Children Act’

Hamburger Mary’s attorneys argue U.S. Supreme Court should keep in place a preliminary injunction against anti-drag law

by Jim Saunders, NSF November 3, 2023July 26, 2025

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DeSantis administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow anti-drag ruling

The judge issued the injunction in a lawsuit filed by the Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s — but also applied the injunction to venues statewide

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 25, 2023July 16, 2025

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Federal appeals court refuses to halt Florida drag show law in Hamburger Mary’s lawsuit

The ruling does not resolve the state’s underlying appeal of Presnell’s decision — it only dealt with the request for a stay while the appeal moves forward

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 12, 2023June 22, 2025

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DeSantis administration asks federal appeals court to put drag show law ruling on hold

The state filed a motion that said Judge Presnell overstepped when he issued a preliminary injunction

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 1, 2023January 22, 2024

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Florida Republicans pass anti-trans bill targeting bathroom use

The measure is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida May 4, 2023August 6, 2024

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Florida Senate panel advances bill cracking down on drag shows

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco would be able to revoke licenses of lodging or food-service establishments for violations

by News Service of Florida March 22, 2023August 3, 2023