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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 company had challenged Tennessee’s Adult Entertainment Act (AEA) in 2023 soon after the law limiting “adult-oriented” performances in public was passed.
The AEA prevented “adult cabaret” performances on public property and anywhere that children might see them. The law defines adult cabaret as “adult-oriented performances that are harmful to minors” and that include “topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers.”
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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 company had challenged Tennessee’s Adult Entertainment Act (AEA) in 2023 soon after the law limiting “adult-oriented” performances in public was passed.
The AEA prevented “adult cabaret” performances on public property and anywhere that children might see them. The law defines adult cabaret as “adult-oriented performances that are harmful to minors” and that include “topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers.”
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Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on Tennessee law banning drag shows
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.
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