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Judge Blocks Texas Drag Law Again | Texas News
A Texas federal judge has once again blocked Senate Bill 12, a controversial law targeting “sexually oriented performances” that drag shows were widely seen as falling under. Judge David Hittner ruled the law too vague and overly broad, risking censorship of protected speech by failing to define key terms like “eroticism.” This marks the second time he’s sided against the law, reversing an earlier appeals court decision. With penalties including fines up to $10,000 and jail time, the law sparked fears of targeting the LGBTQIA+ community. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to appeal…
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