Judge puts temporary hold on Tennessee ban on drag shows in front of children

Judge Thomas Parker issued a temporary restraining order, citing the law as a"vague and overly-broad" restriction to the constitutional protections of 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 in his decision.

Parker added that the state has so far failed to provide a “compelling government interest” for why it should regulate drag performances to this extent. “Does a citizen’s private residence count? How about a camping ground at a national park? What if a minor browsing the world wide web from a public library views an ‘adult cabaret performance’?” the judge said. “Ultimately, the Statute’s broad language clashes with the First Amendment’s tight constraints.”

Gov. Bill Lee signed the legislation into law last month that sought to limit “adult cabaret performances” on public property in order to shield children from viewing the shows. Violators may be subject to a misdemeanor charge carrying up to a $2,500 fine and one year in prison. Repeat offenders could receive a felony and carry one to six years of prison time with fines up to $3,000.📷: @robbystarbuck pic.twitter.

Probably a morally corrupt judge.

It's one thing to be a flamer, but decorum formerly kept it from the impressionable hearts and minds of children. The New Society becomes the Sick Society.

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Tldr = ruled the language of the bill is too vague & broad...conflicts with 1st Amendment protections

Because the left must sexualize the kids ?

Protecting children from pornography is a violation of free speech according a court judge ? Well then the flood gates are open, and anything goes !!!! Good to know. Is this pro or con parenting rights ?

And just like that, Saint Peter cancels another reservation.

Why is there such a push for drag queens to 'perform' in front of kids all of a sudden?

I’m glad a judge has read the Constitution.

Why do grown men so desperately wish to perform burlesque in front of children?

Trump appointed judge

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