LGBTQ+ advocates, nonprofits and businesses are suing the city of Helena for allegedly withholding permits for upcoming Pride events in light of the 2023 state law banning drag performances and story hours in public places. The new accusations from the Helena-based Montana Pride organizers are part of a lawsuit that argues the Republican-sponsored House Bill 359 is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights. A motion filed Monday is asking a judge to temporarily block the city and state from enforcing the anti-diversity law.
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