Street art disappears, but are rainbow crosswalks political speech?

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Florida is removing street art, including rainbow crosswalks, citing a state law requiring compliance with traffic control device standards.

The removal of a rainbow crosswalk memorializing the Pulse nightclub shooting victims sparked controversy and First Amendment concerns.

While the state claims the removals are not targeted at specific viewpoints, critics argue the move is politically motivated and infringes on free expression.

The state is telling Florida cities to strip the paint off their streets, but these orders from Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration hint at a First Amendment gray area:

Is art in street crosswalks political speech?

All types of road art has been targeted in this overhaul: Street murals, rainbow crosswalks, even "Back the Blue" stree