Supreme Court Won't Let NC Charter School Force Girls Wear Skirts to School

The Supreme Court on Monday left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.

The justices declined without comment to hear an appeal from the Charter Day School in the eastern North Carolina town of Leland. A federal appeals court had ruled that the school's dress code violated students' constitutional rights.

School founder Baker Mitchell had said the dress code was intended to promote “chivalry” by the male students and respect for the female students, according to court documents.

The dress code already has been changed to allow girls to wear pants, in line with the lower court ruling.

More In Politics

Understanding Trump and Harris' Economic Policies

Cheddar's Dave Briggs and Peter Green unpack details on Trump and Harris' economic plans. Do people understand tariffs? Who will add more to the debt? Watch!

WaPo Subscriber Loss Reaches a Quarter Million After Non-Endorsement

The Washington Post has lost at least a quarter million subscribers since announcing last Friday it would not endorse a candidate in the presidential race.

Trump’s Truth Social Now Worth More Than Musk’s X

Donald Trump’s Truth Social is now worth more than Elon Musk’s X. That's thanks to a recent run-up in the shares.

Silicon Valley's View of the Presidential Election

Does the majority of Silicon Valley agree with the likes of Elon Musk? Plus, how tech companies may fare under a Trump or Harris administration. Watch!

How TikTok Star Harry Sisson Thinks Social Media Helps Presidential Campaigns

Politics influencer, Harry Sisson, joins Cheddar to discuss social media, the presidential campaign and the issue of misinformation. Watch!

Biden calls out Musk Over Report On Past Illegal Work In U.S.

Joe Biden has called out Elon Musk over a published report that he once worked illegally in the U.S.

Harris Calls For Dignity As Trump Criticizes Feds’ Storm Response

Vice President Kamala Harris is riticizing Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Taxpayers In 24 States Can Now File Directly With The IRS Next Year

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free.

Fed Chair Powell Says Economy In ‘Solid Shape’, Signaling More Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that more rate cuts are in the pipeline.

Biden says Fed made ‘Declaration of Progress’ with Interest Rate Cut

President Joe Biden is celebrating the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates by saying it shows that inflation has eased.

Load More