Part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Law Ruled Illegal by Appeals Court

The law limits teaching on race, gender and other topics. Part of the law related to colleges was struck down. It remains in effect in K-12 schools.

By Vimal Patel

US appeals court partially strikes down Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions

Ron DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act suffers another legal setback, with the state accused of ‘puppeteering’ Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A federal appeals panel struck down a significant chunk of Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s so-called Stop Woke Act on Tuesday, delivering another rebuff to the Republican’s efforts to stifle free speech in higher education. In a scathing order, judges of the 11th circuit court of appeal said by a 2-1 majority that the higher education compone...

By Richard Luscombe in Miami

California high school battles Newsom's state law ordering it to change 'Indians' mascot

Marysville High School is seeking ways to keep its long-time "Indians" mascot after Gov. Gavin Newsom's California Racial Mascot Act took effect last week.

DeSantis-backed 'Stop WOKE' law meets appeals court block, teeing up possible Supreme Court fight

A Trump-appointed judge ruled against Gov. Ron DeSantis' Stop WOKE Act, leaving Florida’s college speech limits blocked as a Supreme Court appeal looms.

‘Breathtaking assertion of power’: Appeals court slams door on Florida ‘Stop Woke’ law championed by DeSantis

Minister gets Supreme Court appeal over finding she erred in redress scheme

High Court found error in decision to exclude two institutions from mother and baby home compensation programme

By Ellen O’Riordan