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Student group challenges Texas A&M drag ban

The Texas A&M University System is facing a First Amendment lawsuit after its Board of Regents voted to ban drag shows across its campuses, including a scheduled event.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Queer Empowerment Council, claiming viewpoint discrimination.
The Board of Regents justified the ban by stating that drag shows are inconsistent with university values and may create a hostile environment for women.
Protests occurred against the ban, with participants asserting that drag is an essential form of self-expression.

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