"Texas Judge Upholds School's Hair Length Policies in CROWN Act Lawsuit"

A Texas judge ruled that a high school's dress and grooming policies, which led to the punishment of a Black teen over the length of his dreadlocks, do not violate the state's CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. The decision has sparked disappointment and plans for appeal from the teen's family and supporters, who argue that the policy infringes on his education and rights. This ruling comes after a monthslong battle between the student's family and the school district, and is the latest in a series of disputes over the district's hair policies.