United States Fifth Circuit
A.A. v. Needville Indep. Sch. Dist., 09-20091
In an action by a Native American boy and his parents challenging a school district's requirement that he wear his long hair in a bun on top of his head or in a braid tucked into his shirt, judgment for plaintiff is affirmed where the restriction violated the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act because plaintiff demonstrated a sincere religious belief in wearing his hair uncovered and visibly long.
Appellate Information
- Decided 07/09/2010
- Published 07/12/2010
Judges
- Patrick E. Higginbotham
Court
- United States Fifth Circuit