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A Texas federal judge struck down SB 12, the state’s drag-show ban, ruling it unconstitutional as a restriction on speech, noting that a single erotic moment could trigger penalties and citing Dolly Parton’s cultural influence; the decision came the same day Parton died.
Judge James Ho, a potential Supreme Court nominee, dissented in a case involving LGBT+ free speech at a university, criticizing what he called 'cultural elites' and linking drag shows to broader gender and sports issues, reflecting his conservative views and possible future influence on the Court.
A federal judge has ruled that a Tennessee law banning drag shows in public or where children could see them was unconstitutional and violated the First Amendment. The legislation targeted "adult cabaret" performers and could have resulted in up to a year in prison and a $2,500 fine for first-time offenders. The law was temporarily blocked in April, and the recent ruling permanently blocks it. Similar bills have been introduced in at least 13 other states as part of a broader Republican effort to limit LGBTQ+ rights ahead of the 2024 election.
A federal judge in Memphis has ruled that Tennessee's "drag ban" is unconstitutional based on the First Amendment and freedom of speech. The law, known as the Adult Entertainment Act, restricted adult cabaret performances, including drag queens and kings, in public spaces and in the presence of children. The ruling came after Friends of George's, a nonprofit organization that produces drag-centric performances, sued the state. The law was set to take effect on July 1, but it's unclear if the Tennessee Attorney General will appeal the case to a higher court.
Lizzo invited drag performers on stage during her concert in Knoxville, defying Tennessee's controversial drag ban. The ban, which has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, forbids "adult cabaret entertainment" on public property or in locations where it could be viewed by a minor. Lizzo thanked drag performers for "standing up for their rights and protecting each other." The drag ban was signed into law in March, but a federal judge has since put a temporary hold on the ban citing First Amendment issues.
A federal judge in Tennessee has issued a temporary restraining order against the impending "drag ban" after siding with a Memphis-based LGBTQ theatre group that filed suit against the state. The judge agreed the law as written is too vague and leaves the door open for differing outcomes based on a person's assessment of what is, and isn't, obscene. The order will be in place for at least 14 days, though an extension is possible.
A federal judge in Tennessee has temporarily halted the state's new law that criminalizes some drag performances, citing constitutional protections of freedom of speech. The law, which was set to take effect on Saturday, bans "adult cabaret entertainment" on public property or in locations where it could be viewed by a minor. Supporters say the law safeguards children against exposure to inappropriate entertainment, while opponents argue that it is unconstitutional and threatens the freedom of speech of drag performers.