US Judge Blocks Texas Drag Law
A federal judge struck down a Texas law restricting public drag performances. The court ruled the legislation violates First Amendment free speech protections.
A United States federal judge struck down a Texas law restricting public drag performances on Tuesday afternoon, ruling for a second time that the legislation violates First Amendment protections.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner wrote that the measure is unconstitutionally vague and could penalize mainstream artists such as Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley. The statute, known as Texas Senate Bill 12, previously faced a block by Hittner in 2023 before taking effect during an appeal.
