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July 7, 2026
11th Circuit Court Blocks Florida's Stop Woke Act, Upholding Free Speech in Education
- The 11th Circuit Court ruled 2-1 that Florida's Stop Woke Act violates First Amendment rights, preventing enforcement of its provisions in higher education.
- Judge Britt Grant emphasized that the law represents a significant overreach of state power in regulating classroom discourse.
- Florida can appeal the ruling to the full 11th Circuit or seek a review from the Supreme Court, as the law remains blocked during ongoing litigation.
3 Sources
- US appeals court strikes down key part of Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussionsJul 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM · The Guardian
- DeSantis-backed 'Stop WOKE' law meets appeals court block, teeing up possible Supreme Court fightJul 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM · CNBC
- Part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Law Ruled Illegal by Appeals CourtJul 7, 2026 at 11:53 PM · NYT