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Texas A&M Faces Lawsuit Over Drag Show Ban

3/6/2025

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The Texas A&M Queer Empowerment Council is taking a stand, filing a federal lawsuit against the university for banning drag shows, which they argue infringes on First Amendment rights. The board's resolution raises alarms about a hostile atmosphere for women, echoing a Trump-era executive order. Advocates warn that this censorship threatens the very essence of student expression.

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The Texas A&M Queer Empowerment Council is taking a stand, filing a federal lawsuit against the university for banning drag shows, which they argue infringes on First Amendment rights. The board's resolution raises alarms about a hostile atmosphere for women, echoing a Trump-era executive order. Advocates warn that this censorship threatens the very essence of student expression.