Tennessee DA prevented from enforcing law protecting children from explicit performances.
Federal Judge Blocks Tennessee District Attorney from Enforcing Law Protecting Children from Explicit Performances
A federal judge has issued a ruling blocking a Tennessee district attorney from enforcing a state law aimed at shielding children from sexually explicit performances. The decision comes after the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against the district attorney, who had sent a letter to a “Pride” event organizer stating that explicit performances in front of children would not be allowed.
The judge’s ruling follows concerns raised by the ACLU regarding explicit drag performances at “Pride” events across the country, where children have been present. While the judge acknowledged that the event in question may not violate any criminal statutes, the district attorney stated that if sufficient evidence is presented, his office will prosecute any violations in the interest of justice.
The district attorney, Ryan Desmond, had a temporary restraining order placed on him by U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer, preventing him from enforcing Tennessee’s Adult Entertainment Act. The lawsuit also involves Flamy Grant, a drag performer who has been portrayed in the media as a “Christian” drag performer.
Previously, a federal judge in Memphis had also blocked the law, but its enforcement could still be carried out outside of Shelby County. Blount County Pride, represented by the ACLU, argues that the district attorney’s letter was an attempt to suppress free speech.
Tennessee’s law has received support from an 18-state coalition and America First Legal, who argue that it is necessary to protect children from sexually explicit performances. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson emphasized the importance of allowing children to be children and the state’s authority to ensure their protection.
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