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Court hearing set for Jacksonville’s strip club law

City of Jacksonville pays strip club owners, dancers $60K in federal settlement

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville federal court will hear arguments in the case for the city ordinance that will prevent dancers under 21 from performing in strip clubs.

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The lawsuit, filed in 2022, shows adult club owners contesting the ordinance they claim is unconstitutional and restricts free speech.

COURT DOCUMENTS: Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction and supporting memorandum of law | Complaint for declaratory judgment and permanent injunction

The city said it’s part of an effort to prevent human trafficking. The ordinance would make dancers register with the city and receive a work identification card.

No dancer under 21 would be eligible for a card.

The hearing is set for June 8.