A federal appeals panel ruled on July 7, 2026, that a significant portion of Florida's Stop Woke Act, which restricted discussions on race and gender in higher education, is unconstitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, stated that the law infringed upon free expression rights protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
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US Appeals Court Strikes Down Part of Florida Law on Race and Gender Discussions
On July 7, 2026, a federal appeals court ruled against a key part of Florida's Stop Woke Act, which limited discussions on race and gender in higher education. The court found that the law violated First Amendment rights to free expression.
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