Federal Judge Overrules Tennessee's Anti-Drag Law as Unconstitutional.

A federal judge has ruled that a Tennessee law banning drag shows in public or where children could see them was unconstitutional and violated the First Amendment. The legislation targeted "adult cabaret" performers and could have resulted in up to a year in prison and a $2,500 fine for first-time offenders. The law was temporarily blocked in April, and the recent ruling permanently blocks it. Similar bills have been introduced in at least 13 other states as part of a broader Republican effort to limit LGBTQ+ rights ahead of the 2024 election.