Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal

Texas Judge Upholds Campus Drag Ban, Likens it to "Blackface"

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk has upheld West Texas A&M’s drag ban, ruling that the performances are not protected speech. The post Texas Judge Upholds Campus Drag Ban, Likens it to “Blackface” appeared first on Metro Weekly.

Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal

A federal judge’s ruling has reset the legal fight over a drag show ban at West Texas A&M, handing the school a win after a full trial and wiping out a pending appeal.

Federal Court Upholds West Texas A&M Prohibition on Sexually Explicit Drag Performances

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk rejected “libertine ‘expressive conduct’ absolutism.” The post Federal Court Upholds West Texas A&M Prohibition on Sexually Explicit Drag Performances appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Federal Judge Upholds West Texas A&M’s Drag Show Ban, Ruling That Performances Are ‘Likely Not Protected Expressive Conduct’

A lawyer for the group putting on the drag events says it plans to ‘continue fighting for the students’ First Amendment freedoms.’

West Texas A&M drag show ban upheld after federal judge rules in favor of school

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that the school didn’t violate the First Amendment by blocking the 2023 drag show.

Judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban

A final ruling in the case prompted a federal appeals court to cancel oral arguments, set for Friday, on an earlier ruling. Another appeal is expected.