[Opinion] Oklahoma AG Declares 'Obscene' Drag Shows in Front of Minors, in Public Places Illegal

Public drag shows in Oklahoma that contain obscenity deemed illegal by AG

Raymi Samson performs as Eunice Exx during a drag show and protest in front of the Montana State Capitol in Helena on Thursday, April 13, 2023. (Photo by Mike Clark/For the Daily Montanan)OKLAHOMA CITY – Drag shows containing obscenity in public places or in front of children are illegal, according to an Oklahoma Attorney General’s opinion released Wednesday. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said the binding opinion describes “clear re…

Oklahoma AG declares 'obscene' drag shows in front of minors, in public places illegal

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued an opinion declaring "obscene" drag shows in the presence of children or in public places illegal and defining what is obscene by law.

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From Opinion No. 2025-13, released Aug. 29: Is a performance by an individual dressed in drag included in the definitions of "obscene material" in title 21, section 1024.1? Is a performance by an individual dressed in drag included in the definitions of "adult performance" in title 21, section 1024.6(A)(1) (Supp.2025)? Does a performance by an individual dressed in drag, in view of a minor in a public place, violate the provisions of title 21, …