A federal judge has ruled against a Texas law aimed at restricting certain drag performances, citing concerns over its broad language and potential infringement on free speech rights.
A federal judge has ruled against a Texas law aimed at restricting certain drag performances in areas where children could be present. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge has struck down a Texas law restricting certain sexually oriented drag performances in locations where minors could be present. U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled that Senate Bill 12, passed in March 2023, was overly broad and could restrict constitutionally protected expression. DETAIL: The law prohibited certain sexually oriented performances on public property or in the presence of people under 18. Hittner argued that the law’s reference to performances appealing to a “prurient interest” was too broad and could encompass otherwise legal…Open
Jen Psaki reflects on Dolly Parton’s legacy of generosity, authenticity and bringing people together, alongside the fitting news about a federal judge striking down a Texas law restricting drag shows and citing the country music icon in his decision.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner argued that countless popular performances with “erotic” elements would have fallen under a state law he described as overly broad.
A federal appeals court has upheld Florida's law restricting children from attending explicit performances, marking a significant legal victory for child protection advocates.
A federal appeals court has upheld Florida’s law restricting children from attending sexualized drag performances, marking a significant legal victory for child protection advocates. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A federal appeals court has upheld Florida ‘s 2023 Protection of Children Act, ruling 8-5 that the state can prohibit minors from attending adult live performances deemed obscene for children, including certain sexualized drag shows. The full 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned both a lower court injunction and an earlier three-judge panel decision that had blocked enforcement of the law after Orlando’s Hamburger Mary’s Restaurant and Bar challenged it. DETAIL: Writing for the majority, U.S. Circuit Judge…Open
Democrat Texas Senate nominee James Talarico is partnering with failed Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke to unleash a voter outreach campaign that will target drag show attendees, Mexico soccer fans, and people previously purged from voter rolls, the Daily Caller has learned. After several failed candidacies, O’Rourke is now advising other up-and-coming Democrats through his organization Powered by People , which hosted a strategy Zoom call with Talarico’s campaign Tuesday night, the Caller can reveal. During the call, Powered by People Executive Director Aimee Prudhomme revealed Democrats’ strategy to target voters ahead of the November election. (RELATED: James Talarico Insults Military Families With ‘California Transplant’…Open
