""This is the latest offense in a larger pattern of attacks discriminating against gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ people and their rights in Utah and throughout the country," said ACLU attorney Emerson Sykes, via AP."
"While the city claimed it was simply enforcing event regulations, the court ultimately sided with the performers, confirming the need for compensation and a public apology."
A federal judge ordered St. George, Utah, to pay $350,000 in legal fees to Southern Utah Drag Stars following a ruling in favor of the group. The performers sued the city after being denied a permit for an all-ages drag show, claiming the denial violated their First Amendment rights. The ACLU of Utah supported the group, stating the denial was part of a broader discrimination pattern against LGBTQ+ individuals. The court's decision included compensation and a public apology from the city.
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