The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case against Tennessee's Adult Entertainment Act, which bans 'adult cabaret entertainment' in public or areas accessible to minors. This law, passed in 2023, has faced legal scrutiny for being overly broad. Friends of George's, a local theater group, criticized the ruling as silencing their First Amendment rights while affirming their commitment to inclusive performances. Meanwhile, a separate lawsuit by the ACLU continues, highlighting ongoing tensions around LGBTQ+ rights in the state.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's drag ban, maintaining the law which prohibits adult cabaret entertainment in public areas.
Friends of George's denounced the Supreme Court's ruling, emphasizing that they refuse to be silenced and will continue exercising their First Amendment rights.
The ruling leaves in place an appeals court decision, reversing a lower court's ruling that had previously declared the Adult Entertainment Act unconstitutional.
This moment is a continuation of the LGBTQ+ community's fight against oppression, emphasizing their resilience and the unwavering support for their trans siblings.
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