Federal Judge Rules Texas A&M Drag Show Ban Unconstitutional

The decision allows the 'Draggieland' event to proceed, reaffirming free speech protections on public university campuses.

U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal ruled that Texas A&M's ban on the 'Draggieland' drag show violates the First Amendment.
The university's Board of Regents had cited executive orders from former President Donald Trump to justify the ban.
The ruling ensures the 'Draggieland' event, organized by the Queer Empowerment Council, can take place as scheduled on March 27.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) celebrated the decision as a victory for free speech on public campuses.
Judge Rosenthal emphasized that public institutions cannot impose viewpoint-based restrictions on student expression, even if deemed offensive.