Federal Court Halts Texas A&M’s Drag Show Ban, Upholding LGBTQ+ Free Speech Rights
Houston, Texas — A federal judge issued a temporary order preventing the Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag shows, a ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates and free speech proponents alike. The decision marks a substantial affirmation of expression rights for students within the campus. In February, the Texas A&M Board of Regents enacted a policy that outlawed drag performances at all university system campuses, citing these events as contrary to the institution’s core mission and claiming they could foster a hostile environment for women. The board further leveraged an argument based … Read more