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Texas Lawmakers to Amend CROWN Act Following Court Ruling

A recent court decision has prompted Texas legislators to plan amendments to the CROWN Act, aiming to close loopholes and reinforce protections against hair discrimination.

  • A Houston-area judge ruled that Barbers Hill ISD's hair policy does not violate the CROWN Act, sparking widespread reactions.
  • The ruling centered on the argument that the CROWN Act does not explicitly cover hair length, leading to the suspension of a Black student for his dreadlocks.
  • Texas lawmakers, including the authors of the CROWN Act, expressed disappointment and plan to amend the law to include hair length.
  • The CROWN Act was initially passed to prevent discrimination based on hairstyles historically associated with race, such as braids, locs, and twists.
  • The case has highlighted ongoing debates over hair discrimination and the need for clearer legal protections.
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