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Judge blocks Texas drag-show restriction under First Amendment
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: Federal judge David Hittner blocked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing Texas Senate Bill 12, ruling it violates First Amendment protections for drag shows and free speech. The order prevents Paxton from applying the restriction while the case proceeds.
WHO: Judge David Hittner
WHAT: Blocked Ken Paxton from enforcing Texas Senate Bill 12 restricting drag shows
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Texas, USA
WHY: The restriction was found to violate First Amendment protections for drag shows and free speech.
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