Montana’s drag performance ban lifted temporarily for Pride event.
A Victory for Montana Pride: Federal Judge Blocks Restrictive Law
A federal judge has delivered a significant blow to a recently passed Montana law that aimed to limit public drag performances. This ruling comes just in time for the vibrant city of Helena to host its annual LGBT-friendly event.
“The law will disproportionately harm not only drag performers, but any person who falls outside traditional gender and identity norms,” stated U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris.
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Helena’s much-anticipated LGBT celebration, featuring a lively parade, street dancing, and a fabulous drag brunch, is set to kick off this Sunday and continue until August 6.
Judge Morris’s order, issued on Friday, also highlighted the detrimental impact the law’s language would have on the transgender community.
According to the law’s provisions, minors would be prohibited from attending what it deems as “sexually-oriented” performances. Additionally, these performances would be banned from public spaces where minors may be present.
Prior to this groundbreaking ruling, an attorney representing a group that challenged the ban argued that the legislation’s vague definitions caused individuals to self-censor out of fear of prosecution.
“Plaintiffs, along with the approximately 15,000 Montanans who wish to attend the (Montana Pride) events, cannot avoid chilled speech or exposure to potential civil or criminal liability,” emphasized Judge Morris, justifying the need for the temporary restraining order.
Thanks to the judge’s temporary order, Montana Pride can now utilize public spaces to host a multitude of its scheduled events.
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