The city of St. George will not appeal a federal judge's ruling that its decision to deny a permit for a drag show was in violation of the First Amendment.
this spring, claiming its leaders' actions amounted to censorship, discrimination and favoritism. Meanwhile, the city claimed the permit denial was based on the group's violation of a city ordinance. U.S. District Judge David Nuffer called the city's reasoning a pretext for discrimination.
"The city has decided not to appeal Judge Nuffer's decision and will continue to move forward with the litigation in this matter," the city said in a statement. "In the meantime, we have been working with the event organizers and the event will move forward at the Dixie Sunbowl on June 30. We expect the event will be peaceful and comply with all laws."
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