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Texas school legally punished Black student over hairstyle, judge says

Associated Press
Texas
February 23, 2024

George’s family has also filed a formal complaint with the Texas Education Agency and a federal civil rights lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

A Texas school’s punishment of a Black student who wears his hair in locs is going to trial

Associated Press
Texas
January 25, 2024

‘I’m glad that we are being heard, too. I’m glad that things are moving and we’re getting through this.’

Texas high school sends Black student back to in-school suspension over his locs hairstyle

Associated Press
Texas
December 6, 2023

His family argues the punishment violates the CROWN Act, which became law in Texas in September and is intended to prohibit race-based hair discrimination.