Judge Strikes Down Texas Drag Ban | Colorado Springs News

A Texas federal judge just struck down a controversial drag performance ban, ruling it unconstitutional and violating First Amendment rights. The law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, targeted “sexually oriented performances” — widely interpreted as drag shows — with steep fines and even jail time for performers. Judge David Hittner slammed the vague language, using Dolly Parton as an example to show how broad the definition was, potentially criminalizing mainstream entertainment. He emphasized that offensive content is protected under the Constitution — and if you don’t like it, just stay home. The ruling now blocks Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing the law, marking a major victory for free expression — at least for now. 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/74a38c2670c9e978