Gov. Bill Lee signed the so-called “drag ban,” into law on March 2, setting fines and even jail time set to take effect on April 1
The shooter was identified as Audrey Hale, 28, of Nashville who, according to police, identifies as transgender
Anyone found in violation can be slapped with a Class A misdemeanor charge, face a $2,500 fine and/or up to a year behind bars
"It is now possible for a drag performer to be charged with a felony and have their voting rights stripped, just for performing"
Tennessee became the first state to pass a law that will restrict drag performances on public property or anywhere a child could see them
According to the law first-time violators may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a $2,500 fine and up to a year in jail
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Tennessee, and Lambda Legal have promised legal action against SB 1
What makes these fundamentalist MAGA types so afraid of a man in a dress with make up on his face and a goddamn wig on his...
LGBTQ advocates & drag performers said the bill will target vulnerable communities and may have a chilling effect on artistic performances
“We want peace. We do not want any type of uproar. We do not want any type of disturbance. Please, please, protest, but protest safely.”
