Texas Judge Upholds School's Punishment of Black Student Over Hairstyle

A Texas judge ruled that a school district's punishment of a Black student for his hairstyle does not violate the state's new law prohibiting race-based hair discrimination. The student, Darryl George, has been out of his regular classes since August because his tied and twisted locs violate the school's dress code. The judge stated that the CROWN Act does not provide exemptions for protected hairstyles like locs and encouraged George to seek resolution through the state Legislature or school board. George's family has filed complaints and a federal civil rights lawsuit, while their attorney plans to seek an injunction and appeal the decision.