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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