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Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban Again | Texas News
A Houston federal judge has once again blocked Texas’ controversial drag ban law, reaffirming his earlier ruling that Senate Bill 12 is unconstitutional. Despite an appeals court allowing the law to take effect, Judge David Hittner stands firm, calling its vague definitions of “performance” and “nudity” dangerously broad — potentially criminalizing cosplay or impersonation. He ruled the law violates the First Amendment by targeting protected speech based on content. The case, originally brought by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and drag performer Brigitte Bandit, underscores the ongoing battle for…
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