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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Jessica Priest

Fifth Circuit halts West Texas A&M drag show ban as free speech lawsuit continues

Protesters marched against the university president’s decision to cancel a drag performance at West Texas A&M University on March. 23,  2023.
Protesters on March 23, 2023 demonstrated against the West Texas A&M University president’s decision to cancel a drag performance. (Credit: David Bowser for The Texas Tribune)

A federal appeals court Monday blocked West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler from enforcing a campus drag show ban, ruling that the performances are likely protected under the First Amendment.

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