Federal judge declares Tennessee's anti-drag law unconstitutional.

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Federal judge declares Tennessee's anti-drag law unconstitutional.
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A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has ruled that a Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional. The law was deemed "unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement." The law would have banned adult cabaret performances from public property or anywhere minors might be present. Performers who broke the law risked being charged with a misdemeanor or a felony for a repeat offense. The ruling affirmed the First Amendment rights of artists and was a victory for the LGBTQ+ community.

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