‘MARK OF RESPECT’: Florida governor condemns 'horrific act of terrorism against the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities' six years ago.
Flowers adorn posters and images of those who perished at the Pulse nightclub memorial location on June12, 2021, in Orlando, Florida.DeSantis has faced staunch criticism from the LGBTQ community over his support for legislation branded by critics as the"Don’t Say Gay" bill. on sexual orientation and gender identity for students in grade three and younger and enables parents to sue school districts over the issue.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the Cox Science Center & Aquarium on June 08, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Florida.In response to the legislation, Disney suspended the company’s political contributions in Florida, and in turn, DeSantis led the state legislature in dissolving Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District that allowed the theme park to govern itself.
Johanna Parker of Orlando leaves a bouquet of fresh flowers at the Pulse nightclub memorial on June12, 2021, in Orlando, Florida.The Orlando Sun Sentinel reported that DeSantis signed a bill last year barring transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls’ sports and has been attempting to prevent Medicaid coverage for hormone therapy and puberty-blocking medication.
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