Montana's Drag Ban Temporarily Lifted by Federal Judge

A federal judge in Montana has temporarily blocked a new law that restricts drag performances just days before Montana Pride's 30th anniversary celebration. The law seeks to ban minors from attending "sexually oriented" performances, but lacks clear definitions and could disproportionately harm transgender individuals and those who fall outside traditional gender norms. The ruling allows Montana Pride to advertise and hold events in public places, protecting their constitutional rights of free expression. A lawsuit challenging the law's constitutionality is ongoing, and a preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for August 26.