Coverage dated August 2, 2023

Drag show hosts sue state officials over performance restrictions

Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh

The ACLU of Texas is suing against restrictions on drag performances in the state.

ABC 11 Raleigh's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

Fox News
ACLU challenges Texas drag ban, set to go into effect next month (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 2, 2023
Fox News's feed description
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Wednesday to block a Texas Senate bill signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, that targets drag performances.
ABC 11 Raleigh
Drag show hosts sue state officials over performance restrictions (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Aug 2, 2023
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
The ACLU of Texas is suing against restrictions on drag performances in the state.
FOX 4 Dallas
ACLU files lawsuit in attempt to block 'drag ban' from taking effect in Texas (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published Aug 2, 2023
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
Senate Bill 12 is scheduled to take effect on September 1.
ABC 30 Fresno
ACLU files lawsuit against drag show restrictions in Texas (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Aug 2, 2023
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
The ACLU of Texas is suing against restrictions on drag performances in the state.
Fox7 Austin
ACLU files lawsuit to block Texas ban on drag performances (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Aug 2, 2023
Fox7 Austin's feed description
An Austin-based drag artist is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to stop SB 12 from taking effect on Sept. 1.

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