Florida’s Drag Show Drama: When Attending Pride Lands You in a Government Database!
In Vero Beach, Florida, attending a drag show might get your name in a government database. The state is demanding surveillance footage and guest lists from a local Pride event, despite no laws being broken. It’s a chilling move that raises serious concerns about civil liberties and the misuse of state power.
Hot Take:
Florida’s latest drama involves a plot twist no one saw coming: attending a drag show could make you the leading star in a government database. Who knew watching sequins and dance numbers could be so high-stakes?
Key Points:
- Florida AG subpoenas venue for hosting a Pride event, requesting surveillance footage and guest lists.
- No one has been charged, and the law used is blocked as unconstitutional.
- The move is criticized as a political tool to intimidate and censor.
- Subpoenas like this have chilling effects on free speech and assembly rights.
- EFF warns against the misuse of laws for surveillance and political targeting.
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