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St. George is on the hook for $350,000 because they tried to ban a drag show. A court said that move violated the First Amendment rights of the performers, costing the city a hefty sum.
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Taxpayers are footing the $350,000 bill for the city's legal misstep.
Drag performers and free speech advocates get a win, showing that censorship attempts can be costly.
St. George taxpayers will bear the financial burden of this settlement.
Here’s how much St. George paid to settle a lawsuit over all-ages drag show sltrib.com
Drag Performers Win $350K in Legal Fees from Utah City Metro Weekly
Utah City Ordered to Pay $350k to Drag Performers After Losing First Amendment Fight EDGE Media Network
Utah city ordered to pay $350K in drag show dispute MSN
Utah city ordered to pay $350k to drag performers after losing First Amendment fight thepinknews.com
‘The first amendment shall prevail’: Plaintiff in 2023 discrimination case speaks after judge orders St. George to pay $350K ABC4 Utah
St. George improperly withheld drag show settlement, state records director rules The Salt Lake Tribune
Southern Utah Drag Stars, LLC v. City of St. George American Civil Liberties Union
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