Federal Judge Blocks Texas A&M's Drag Show Ban

Judge Lee H. Rosenthal ruled that the ban violated First Amendment rights, allowing the Draggieland event to proceed on March 27.

The Texas A&M Board of Regents banned drag shows across its 11 campuses in February, citing concerns over gender ideology and potential Title IX violations.
The Queer Empowerment Council filed a lawsuit, arguing the ban infringed on their First Amendment rights to free expression.
Judge Rosenthal issued a temporary injunction on March 24, finding the ban likely unconstitutional and blocking its enforcement while the case continues.
The annual Draggieland event, organized by the Queer Empowerment Council, will take place as scheduled on March 27 at the Rudder Theatre in College Station.
The ruling adds to a growing number of federal court decisions affirming drag performances as protected expressive conduct under the First Amendment.