Court Strikes Down Florida’s WOKE Ban | Gainesville News

Gainesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Florida’s controversial Stop WOKE Act just took a major legal hit: the Eleventh Circuit Court ruled its section banning classroom discussions on race, sex, and national origin is unconstitutional. The court emphasized that universities must remain spaces for free intellectual debate, protected by the First Amendment — even when state funds are involved. While one judge dissented, arguing the state should have authority over its employees, the majority opinion stands, bolstering academic freedom. Critics, including Florida’s Attorney General, are already pushing back, warning the ruling could…