![]() George.Ĭity officials issued permits for the show over the objection from some council members and community activists. The proposal stemmed from the pushback that resulted from the HBO-produced drag show in St. George Republican to require warning notices for events like drag shows or pride parades in public places stalled after advancing through the state House of Representatives in March. Greg Gianforte signed a ban on people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries. Ron DeSantis signed a ban on minors attending drag shows, and Montana Gov. Public events like drag queen story hours and the all-ages event that Avalōx intended to put together have been increasingly targeted in legislatures throughout the country. Since HBO filmed a drag show in a public park last year for an episode of its series “We’re Here,” the city has emerged as a flashpoint in the nationwide battle over drag performances as they’ve garnered newfound political scrutiny in Republican-controlled cities and states. George, Utah, a conservative city 111 miles (179 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. The lawsuit marked the most recent development in a fight over drag shows in St. “We have read Judge Nuffer’s opinion and while we are disappointed in the result, we are currently evaluating our options in light of the ruling.” “Our intent is always to follow the law both when we enact laws and when we enforce laws, and we will continue to do so,” the statement said. George said it is committed to ensuring public parks and facilities remain viable and open to residents and those who want to hold special events. The city now may not enforce any new advertising prohibitions against the group or its show, Nuffer ruled, ordering that the performance must “take scheduling precedence over any other event.” “They do not merely serve the citizens who elect them, the majority of citizens in the community, or a vocal minority in the community.” “Public officials take an oath to ‘support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah,’” Nuffer wrote. The permit denial based on that ordinance, Nuffer wrote in his ruling, was a pretext for discrimination. The city council later denied the permit, citing a never-previously-enforced ordinance that forbids advertising before permit approval. George to reverse its decision and authorize a drag show at the end of June.Ī city events coordinator told Drag Stars, Avalōx said, that the group could start advertising for the April show before obtaining a permit. A complaint filed in federal court accused city officials of “flagrant and ongoing violations of their free speech, due process, and equal protection rights,” and asked for St. George in May after the city denied the group permits for an all-ages show it aimed to host in a public park in April. Southern Utah Drag Stars and its CEO, Mitski Avalōx, sued the city of St. “The First Amendment of the United States Constitution ensures that all citizens, popular or not, majority or minority, conventional or unconventional, have access to public spaces for public expression.” District Judge David Nuffer wrote in a Friday ruling granting the preliminary injunction requested by the group. Public spaces are not majority spaces,” U.S. George must issue a permit for a Utah-based group that organizes drag performances to host an all-ages drag show in a public park, a federal judge ruled, calling the city’s attempt to stop the show unconstitutional discrimination. The overall styling of the van is great and a pleasure to drive.SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The city of St. At first I wasn't sure of the new design (2015) but have gotten used to it and I really like it now. I did not add shelving but kept the entire space available for carrying around tools and materials for the jobs. The interior is spacious and there is plenty of room to pack in a lot of stuff. I added running boards which is a tremendous benefit when getting things out from the van and also putting things in. I like that I can use regular gas and there is no engine knock under load. Good gas mileage for a work van- about 16 miles per gallon when empty. ![]() Since I don't have back window glass, I had a back up camera installed and it works great. The side view mirrors with blind spot mirrors incorporated provide excellent coverage so that I have no worries when changing lanes. ![]() The basic vinyl driver's seat is very comfortable and the vehicle handles like a car. I like it more than I thought I would when I bought it.
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