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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Drag Performance Ban
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction halting enforcement of Texas’s new law restricting drag performances, ruling it likely violates First Amendment free speech protections. The decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges from performers and civil rights groups.
26 Aug, 21:55 — 27 Aug, 08:02
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US judge again blocks Texas law targeting drag acts as unconstitutional - Reuters
US judge again blocks Texas law targeting drag acts as unconstitutional Reuters
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Federal judge blocks Texas drag ban, ruling the law violates free speech rights
Opponents of the law criticized it as too broad and said it was explicitly intended to target LGBT performers.
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