THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Federal Judge Strikes Down Law Protecting Children from Sexualized Drag Shows.
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