In a bold move defending constitutional freedoms, 19-year-old Serenity Michelle Bushey is taking a stand against overreaching government regulations by challenging a Florida law that unjustly raises the working age in adult entertainment establishments to 21.
This law, signed under the guise of combating human trafficking by Governor Ron DeSantis, has not only infringed upon her rights but also cost her and others their livelihoods. The lawsuit, which sees Café Risque and two other adult businesses joining forces with Bushey, asserts the fundamental American principle of free speech.
They argue that this ill-conceived law arbitrarily discriminates against young adults who are fully capable of making their own employment choices and contributing to the economy through their chosen profession.
By elevating the minimum working age, the state has not only weakened the talent pool from which establishments like Café Risque draw but also limited the opportunities for young adults to support themselves financially, many of whom rely on such jobs to further their education. The plaintiffs are rightfully contesting this infringement on their First Amendment rights, highlighting the irrationality of permitting individuals under 21 to patronize adult establishments while barring them from performing.
This lawsuit underscores a critical debate about personal freedom versus government imposition, challenging a law that seems more focused on optics than effectively addressing human trafficking concerns.
With Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody named among the defendants, this legal battle represents a significant pushback against regulatory overreach and stands as a beacon for those advocating for individual liberties and equal protection under the law.
This law, signed under the guise of combating human trafficking by Governor Ron DeSantis, has not only infringed upon her rights but also cost her and others their livelihoods. The lawsuit, which sees Café Risque and two other adult businesses joining forces with Bushey, asserts the fundamental American principle of free speech.
They argue that this ill-conceived law arbitrarily discriminates against young adults who are fully capable of making their own employment choices and contributing to the economy through their chosen profession.
By elevating the minimum working age, the state has not only weakened the talent pool from which establishments like Café Risque draw but also limited the opportunities for young adults to support themselves financially, many of whom rely on such jobs to further their education. The plaintiffs are rightfully contesting this infringement on their First Amendment rights, highlighting the irrationality of permitting individuals under 21 to patronize adult establishments while barring them from performing.
This lawsuit underscores a critical debate about personal freedom versus government imposition, challenging a law that seems more focused on optics than effectively addressing human trafficking concerns.
With Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody named among the defendants, this legal battle represents a significant pushback against regulatory overreach and stands as a beacon for those advocating for individual liberties and equal protection under the law.
