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Federal judge strikes down Texas law restricting drag performances
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points This decision comes after a higher court intervened, allowing the law to be enforced for a time. A law in Texas has been ruled against by a federal judge, who deemed it unacceptable.
A law in Texas has been ruled against by a federal judge, who deemed it unacceptable. This decision comes after a higher court intervened, allowing the law to be enforced for a time.
The law was intended to limit certain types of performances. Details about the case and the ruling are available from the source.
Further information can be found in the original report, which provides more context about the events surrounding the law and its impact.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
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