Federal judge voids Texas drag show law as unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas ruled that a 2023 state law restricting drag performances violated the First Amendment. The judge, David Hittner, said the law improperly limited free speech and advised those who find such shows offensive to simply avoid attending. The measure would have fined business owners up to $10,000 and made performers subject to misdemeanor charges.
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