Judge rules in favor of Barbers Hill ISD after lawsuit by student’s family claimed they went against the CROWN ActJudge rules in favor of Barbers Hill ISD after lawsuit by student’s family claimed they went against the CROWN Act
Chambers County Judge Chap B. Cain III made the ruling on the first day of trial on Thursday, Feb. 22.The family’s attorney, Allie Booker, stated that they planned to appeal the ruling at a later date. The legal battle at Barbers Hill ISD began after a high school student started facing ongoing disciplinary measures from the district due to his hairstyle.
George, an African-American student, wears his hair in locs which his mother said he has been growing out for years but keeps in a neat, protective style while in school.