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Supreme Court declines to take up challenge to Tennessee law restricting drag shows

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a Tennessee law limiting sexually explicit performances for children, allowing the law to take effect.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti stated, 'The First Amendment does not require Tennessee to allow sexually explicit performances in front of children.'
Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson praised the decision, asserting that the law protects children from inappropriate entertainment.
The law classifies violations as a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class E felony for additional offenses.

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Fox News

SCOTUS tosses challenge to TN law banning drag shows with kids present, state AG hails decision

Tennesee's ban on drag shows in public spaces where children are present will remain in effect as SCOTUS refused to hear a challenge to the law this week.

4 days ago·New York, United States

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WND

Supreme Court lets stand key law banning drag shows when kids are present * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

'First Amendment does not require Tennessee to allow sexually explicit performances in front of children'

4 days ago·Medford, United States

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The Advocate

Tennessee drag ban will stay as SCOTUS refuses to hear case, but artists 'refuse to be silenced'

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's drag ban, leaving in place an appeals court ruling upholding the law. The state's controversial Adult Entertainment Act, passed in 2023, prohibits “adult cabaret entertainment” on public property or in any location where minors could view it. The law defines such entertainment as performances that are “adult-oriented” and “harmful to minors,” including acts by topless d…

5 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Straight Arrow News

US Supreme Court declines to hear Tennessee drag show case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's ban on drag performances, allowing the law to remain in effect. That decision means the first-in-the-nation law restricting drag shows will stand. The Memphis-based theater group, Friends of George, sued the state, arguing that the law would negatively impact their productions. Recently, President Trump expressed his displeasure with drag shows on Truth Social, calling the…

5 days ago

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Catholic News Agency

Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on Tennessee law banning drag shows

null / Credit: Wolfgang Schaller|Shutterstock. CNA Staff, Feb 25, 2025 / 17:20 pm (CNA). The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a Tennessee law restricting drag performances when children are present.The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied the petition to hear an appeal on the ruling, which was filed by an LGBTQ+ theater company in December 2024 after a circuit court ruled against the group. The Friends of George’s theater co…

6 days ago

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meaws.com

Supreme Court will not hear challenge to Tenn. drag restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case challenging Tennessee’s law restricting drag performances, which was enacted by Republican state lawmakers in 2023. The Tennessee Adult Entertainment Act forbids “adult-oriented performances” that take place in public or where they may be seen by minors. Legislators specified the legislation was meant to target drag shows. A judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tenn…

6 days ago

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