Michigan ACLU says a Republican congressional candidate has discriminated against a troupe of drag performers with Down syndrome. Peter Meijer says performers’ consent was among his concerns.
affiliated with the international ArtPrize competition. He has provided donated space for the project.
ACLU-Michigan’s complaint says the performers “are choosing, with capacity, to perform in a touring drag troupe.” DisArt, a Grand Rapids based organization that booked Drag Syndrome, provided such information about the artists who were scheduled to appear. The Disability Drag Show takes place Saturday at another venue. The complaint seeks compensation for DisArt for costs associated with arranging and booking alternative space. A specific amount hasn’t been requested, the ACLU said.
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