Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag show ban

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1. Courthouse News Service

   Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag show ban ↗ (opens Courthouse News Service)

   Published Jul 18, 2024

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   The law banned adult cabaret performances on public property or anywhere minors might be present. Performers who break the law risk being charged with a misdemeanor or a felony for a repeat offense.

2. Green Field Reporter

   Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee's anti-drag show ban - The Daily Reporter ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Jul 18, 2024

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   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state. The 6th U.S.

3. Fox News

   Lawsuit over Tennessee law that puts limits on drag shows dismissed by federal court in win for Republicans ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Jul 18, 2024

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   A federal court of appeals dismissed a lawsuit brought last year by an LGBTQ group over a law that restricts drag shows deemed "harmful to minors."

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