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To: Florida AG James Uthmeier and Gov. Ron DeSantis
Stop invasive surveillance of drag performers and attendees in Florida!
Drag has been under attack in Florida for years—and now state Attorney General James Ulthmeier is escalating attempts to intimidate drag artists and anyone attending LGBTQ+ events.
The Kilted Mermaid, a restaurant in Vero Beach, hosted LGBTQ+ Pride events in June, including drag shows. And now, Florida’s Attorney General is subpoenaing everything from security footage to guest lists to performer contracts.
This dangerous, unprecedented attack on the LGBTQ+ community is intended to intimidate not only performers, but venues and attendees—and it will have a chilling effect on free expression. Add your name to fight back >>
Why is this important?
In 2023, Florida passed legislation to demonize drag shows under the guise of protecting children. Despite it being blocked by federal courts for being unconstitutional, Florida officials are still trying to surveil the LGBTQ+ community.
It’s no surprise that the force behind the Attorney General’s investigation is Moms for Liberty—a fringe, extremist group that is known for banning books and spewing hate. The leader of a Florida chapter of Moms for Liberty, Jennifer Pippin, complained about children being at an event at The Kilted Mermaid—despite not even attending or being present herself.
And while no one has been charged with a crime, Florida’s invasive violation of privacy is nothing short of a constitutional crisis, an attack on our freedom of expression, and a blatant attempt to smear the LGBTQ+ community.
Add your name to demand that Florida officials STOP attacks on drag and Pride events!