Judge blocks Texas drag ban, upholding free-speech rights
TL;DR
A U.S. District Judge struck down Texas Senate Bill 12, which criminalized sexually oriented drag performances on public property or around those under 18, ruling the law unconstitutional for restricting First Amendment rights and telling critics to simply not attend. This blocks enforcement by the Texas attorney general and reinforces protections for drag performances under free speech.
- Judge channels Dolly Parton in blocking Texas drag show ban The Washington Post
- Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’ NBC News
- Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again The Guardian
- Texas’ limits on certain drag shows ruled unconstitutional again The Texas Tribune
- Federal judge strikes down Texas restriction on drag shows, offers people a 'simple' solution Fox News
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