Judge cites Dolly Parton — a lot — in striking down Texas drag show ban

In a ruling that came down the day Parton passed away, the Reagan appointee sided with a drag queen who got a signed, bejeweled guitar from Parton herself.

Cathal McNaughton / REUTERS A federal judge invoked the late music icon Dolly Parton in his ruling overturning Texas’s ban on drag shows. U.S. District Judge David Hittner, a Reagan appointee, struck down the 2023 state law that looked to restrict drag shows. In his ruling, Hittner said the law, known as Texas Senate

Judge cites Dolly Parton in ruling on Texas drag ban  USA Today

The judge said the 2023 law was so broad it could have swept up “cheerleading, dancing, live theater” and other everyday performances.