The 6th Circuit US Appeals Court has reinstated Tennessee's drag ban, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional. The law, which aims to place strict limits on drag shows, has sparked significant controversy and criticism. Critics argue that the ban is intended to chill protected speech and intimidate drag performers, potentially targeting trans and queer individuals. The court's decision has prompted calls for an en banc review to achieve a reasonable conclusion. The impact of anti-drag laws could be earth-shattering for trans and queer people, who could come under target as well. The Sixth Circuit tossed the challenge on standing grounds.
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Judge James Dennis of the 5th Circuit, in a dissenting opinion, said the appeals court should have struck down a Mississippi law that imposes a lifetime ban on people convicted of certain felonies from voting Subscribe to The Daily Docket: https://t.co/XytdVTdmEM https://t.co/l96UVAGOsD