Judge strikes down Texas law banning some drag performances
Summary
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that tried to limit public drag shows. The judge said the law broke the First Amendment, which protects free speech.Key Facts
- The law is called Senate Bill 12 and was passed by Texas in 2023.
- The law aimed to restrict drag performances in public places in Texas.
- U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled against the law twice.
- The judge said the law violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
- The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and expression.
- The ruling means the Texas law banning some drag performances cannot be enforced.
- The decision supports the right to perform drag shows in public under free speech rights.
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