Federal judge rules Texas law restricting drag shows unconstitutional

A federal judge in Texas ruled that a state law limiting sexually oriented public performances violated the First Amendment.
The law was challenged in a lawsuit by LGBTQ advocates, drag performers, and businesses who argued it infringed on free speech.
Similar laws restricting drag performances in other states including Tennessee, Florida, and Montana have also been overturned by federal judges.
Texas officials indicated the law aimed to prevent children's exposure to sexual content, but opponents called it discriminatory.
The federal judge permanently prohibited enforcement of the law after finding it overly broad, vague, and chilling of protected speech.