Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee's Anti-Drag Law

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law placing strict limits on drag shows just hours before it was set to go into effect.

Bella DuBalle entertains spectators watching a drag performance ahead of the implementation of a Tennessee law restricting drag in front of minors that is due to come into force on April 1 at Atomic Rose in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., March 26, 2023. REUTERS/Karen Pulfer Focht TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYNASHVILLE, Tenn.

The word “drag” doesn’t appear in the new law, which instead changed the definition of adult cabaret in Tennessee to mean “adult-oriented performances that are harmful to minors.” Furthermore, “male or female impersonators” are now classified as a form of adult cabaret, akin to strippers and topless, go-go and exotic dancers.

“Does a citizen’s private residence count? How about a camping ground at a national park?” Parker wrote. “Ultimately, the Statute’s broad language clashes with the First Amendment’s tight constraints.” During Thursday’s hearing, Mulroy told the judge that he didn’t object to a temporary restraining order.

 

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How does one define drag? Men wearing fabulous clothing for women? That seems a bit vague… i’ve been puzzling over this, how long would pin down the definition of drag. Seems like it might capture lots of things that aren’t really drag and vice versa.

MarshaBlackburn you can come out of your closet tomorrow night and attend the show, might be starring your mate LindsayGrahamSC

Too bad! Whatever will Democrats have for their kids to do?

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