A federal judge in Texas struck down a state-level ban on drag shows Tuesday, saying the law violated the First Amendment.

The ruling from U.S. District Judge David Hittner, a Reagan appointee, prevents Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing the ban and also rejects Paxton’s request for a new trial on the case.

The Texas law, Texas Senate Bill 12, imposed up to a $10,000 fine on business owners for hosting drag show events. Performers at the events could have also been charged with a class A misdemeanor.

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Hittner offered advice to supporters of the…

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