Dolly Partons Legacy Lives On as Drag Ban Is Overturned Hours After Her Passing

A federal judge in Texas has overturned a controversial state law aimed at restricting drag performances, declaring it unconstitutional in a ruling that referenced none other than country music icon Dolly Parton. U.S. District Judge David Hittner, appointed by Ronald Reagan, delivered the decision on Tuesday, affirming that Texas Senate Bill 12 represents an unconstitutional limitation on free speech under the First Amendment. The ruling … Continue reading Dolly Partons Legacy Lives On as Drag Ban Is Overturned Hours After Her Passing

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Texas Judge Overturns Drag Show Ban Tells Critics to Stay Away

A Texas federal judge has sent a clear message to state lawmakers attempting to regulate drag performances: restrictions like those in Senate Bill 12 are unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge David Hittner struck down the law on Tuesday, emphasizing that the First Amendment protects free speech rights, including drag performances. Judge Hittner, appointed by President Reagan, issued his ruling after previously deeming the law unconstitutional in … Continue reading Texas Judge Overturns Drag Show Ban Tells Critics to Stay Away