A federal appeals court ruled 8–5 on Tuesday that Florida may enforce its 2023 Protection of Children Act, which prohibits minors from attending certain sexually explicit live performances, including some drag shows. The Protection of Children Act makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly admit a minor to an “adult live performance.” The court also held that the district court lacked authority to issue a universal injunction preventing enforcement of the law against nonparties throughout the state. “Preventing children from attending adult live performances obscene for them is rationally related to Florida's interest in safeguarding the well-being of minors.” The ruling allows Florida to enforce the Protection of Children Act while the underlying litigation proceeds in the district court.