Judge Thomas Parker cited constitutional protections of freedom of speech in issuing a temporary restraining order.The first-of-its-kind
bans “adult cabaret entertainment” on public property or in locations where it could be viewed by a minor.Friends of George’s, Inc., which is an LGBTQ theater company based in Memphis, sued over the law and called it unconstitutional. “This law threatens to force a theatre troupe into a nightclub, because Tennessee legislators believe they have the right to make their own opinions about drag into law,” the theater group argues in its complaint. “Plaintiff’s other option is to proceed as planned, knowing that the Friends of George’s drag performers could face criminal — even felony — charges.”In the ruling, the judge cited constitutionally protected freedom of speech.
"If Tennessee wishes to exercise its police power in restricting speech it considers obscene, it must do so within the constraints and framework of the United States Constitution," Parker wrote. "The Court finds that, as it stands, the record here suggests that when the legislature passed this Statute, it missed the mark," he wrote.
Drag show are for SICK PEOPLE.
Protect artistic expression at all costs.
Drag is meant as adult entertainment. Let the exotic dancers come in. Let’s see how long that lasts.
LoriNashTN1 Pedo supporting garbage.
paramore Aye it's Brian and Hayley
Love wins
🗣🚨
Just in. Much of TN was destroyed in tornadoes.
It is a stupid law. All they needed to do was make exposing a minor to sexually explicit performances including Drag Shows in public or private venues a Felony Punishable by 1 year in jail 5k fine and CPS intervention upto and including removing children from the home.
that’s the power of hayley williams for ya
WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO PRESENT YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DRAG QUEENS? WHAT HAPPENED TO MATH?
paramore
what is my girl hayley doing here
Not y’all using BRIAN as a thumbnail 😂
The 5th circuit court stacked up with liberals and Dumocrats keep coming at conservative patriots Lol what a crooked system!
paramore Americans wouldn’t last 5 minutes in The Uk when Lily Savage was around 😂
Feds are going to find they will have a tough fight in Tennessee
eyyy Hayley Williams!! ❤️
What are 'some drag performances'
Now this is like the Nazis
This just in: Zero documented childrens death due to drag queens.
Trump appointed judge too
paramore Not my girl Hayley in the picture 🥴
Why are drag shows importa, anyone explain how they make sense for anyone to watch unless your turned on by drag queens or cross dressers. I dunno seems like do that in your own home not in front of normal people who don't like it. I don't like drag shows. Just dumb.
Violence does work
Activist Judges...
Then is public nudity free speech? Banning minors is not a violation of free speech! This is a stunt!
which ones
MrsGrimesGrant Ugh as a citizen of this state I was relieved this bill passed plus the titans would never have a drag queen on the field stupid example
BonHanson79 Ridiculous the whole thing. GOPClownShow
It was not a good day for fans of Mrs. Doubtfire.
Freedom!
SteveKopack A Trump nominee as well.
NoOneUnscripted Good
This garbage is ridiculous.
Demons!
Freedom of speech
Sounds like a valid analysis to me.
What a 🐱
LETS GOOOO
fakedansavage Yea protect the kids as I walked downtown Nashville a couple weeks ago to see a giant penis rounding the streets
Good! Drag Queens pose zero threat.
If you support drag shows for kids then you’re a bad parent and a Pedophile …..
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