Ron DeSantis signs law that could strip Florida of Pride celebrations
By Jacob Ogles
Published on April 24, 2026.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law that prevents any local government from making diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the state. The law, which defines DEI as efforts to manipulate or otherwise influence employees' composition, could threaten Pride events across the state, according to advocates from Equality Florida. The bill allows individuals to sue local governments that implement DEI programs. Critics argue that the law still allows equal opportunity programs and cultural events in Florida cities, but it doesn't allow cities to run programs promoting diversity.
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