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VisitWill Florida appeal the federal judge's ruling on the 'Stop WOKE Act' to the Supreme Court by the end of 2024?
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Federal Judge Blocks Key Part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' on First Amendment Grounds
Jul 26, 2024, 11:30 PM
A federal judge has permanently blocked a significant portion of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act,' a law championed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis to restrict workplace training on race and diversity. The judge issued the final order on Friday, July 26, deeming the law unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds. This decision delivers a substantial blow to the legislation, which aimed to limit discussions about race in private workplaces. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, who previously ruled the law was impermissibly vague, had his decision upheld by an appeals court.
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