Florida's proposed anti-free speech bill has drawn criticism from various sources, including PEN America, the SunSentinel editorial, and the ACLUFL. The bill, supported by Governor DeSantis, has faced legal challenges with the 11th circuit striking down his attack on DEI trainings. Critics argue that the bill is unconstitutional and infringes on free speech rights.
Conservative-Leaning Judge Rips DeSantis' Stop WOKE Act for Infringing on Free Speech https://t.co/OoKzyZFHai
Florida has long been celebrated for its diverse communities, where cultures and people from all backgrounds have flourished. The state has benefited — not suffered — from the contributions of newcomers welcomed into our communities. https://t.co/fmQjz615fh
Yet another DeSantis law that’s clearly unconstitutional, clearly anti-free speech. https://t.co/q2W2t7KOcn
This is big news. The 11th circuit just struck down DeSantis’ attack on DEI trainings in workplaces on 1st Amendment grounds. DeSantis tried to attack free speech & impose his views on companies and employees. Thankfully the 1st Amendment protects us from extremists like… https://t.co/QeORP1znob
Florida anti-free speech bill would chill robust debate | Editorial https://t.co/7shxSGSHsl
"Florida should be a beacon of academic freedom and free expression, a state that embraces and learns from its history and shines based on the diversity of thought and experience that are the fabric of our state," writes PEN America's @KBlankenshipFL. https://t.co/Z4ZV7Slkc7