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Florida officials ask US Supreme Court to block rulings limiting anti-drag show law

ORLANDO, Fla. — The state of Florida is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in due to its fight over a law that some say targets drag shows.

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The law is meant to keep children out of adult live performances.

Right now, the bill is being blocked.

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Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando is challenging it in court.

The state is asking justices to reinstate the law immediately.

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