Trump-Nominated Judge Strikes Down Tennessee Anti-Drag Law as ‘Unconstitutional’

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U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker said the law is “unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad.”

, which was the first of its kind in the nation, prohibited a series of so-called “adult cabaret performances”—including “male or female impersonators” appealing to “prurient interest”—on public property and in front of children.

It threatened performers with a misdemeanor for breaking the law and even a felony charge for repeat offenders. In response, Memphis-based LGBTQ+ theater company Friends of George’s sued over the legislation in March, and U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker

 

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