Judge Blocks Texas Drag Law Again | Greenville News

A federal judge has struck down Texas’ controversial drag ban law for the second time, declaring it unconstitutional and a violation of free speech. The ruling, delivered by Judge David Hittner, calls out the law’s vague language as dangerously open to censorship. Though previously blocked and sent back for reconsideration after a Supreme Court ruling, the judge stands firm — the new legal standards didn’t change his mind. This victory fuels hope for drag performers and LGBTQ+ advocates who’ve long fought against state attempts to silence their art. But Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton isn’t backing down, slamming the decision as harmful to children and immediately launching an appeal to the Fifth Circuit. The battle over Senate Bill 12 is far from over — and the nation is watching. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47c15cf37030b86b