Nose stud lawsuit given more time (student belongs to the Church of Body Modification)

[The Straight Story]

Nose stud lawsuit given more time

The federal case of a Clayton High School student suspended because of a piece of jewelry on her nose has been continued until Feb. 14.

Attorneys for 14-year-old freshman Ariana Iacono and Johnston County Public Schools agreed to have the case continued.

In October, a federal judge allowed Iacono to return to classes after she had been suspended for wearing a small nose stud that she said was an expression of her religious beliefs. U.S. District Judge Malcolm J. Howard granted a temporary restraining order that prevents the school from disciplining Iacono because of the jewelry.

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina filed a lawsuit in October alleging that the school violated Iacono's constitutional rights by refusing to grant a religious exemption to its dress code. Iacono and her mother belong to the Church of Body Modification.


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[catbyte]

1. Church of Body Modification...

Makes about as much sense as any other religion. I wonder if my boss would fall for me being a member of the Church of Mandatory Wearing Blue Jeans to Work Every Day? :rofl:

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Diane
Anishnabe in MI

[demwing]

2. Or you could call off due to your official holiday -

The Feast of Maximum Occupancy

[qb]

3. I don't know why they need the religion angle.

Arguing strictly on freedom of expression (within reasonable limits) would be more credible.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

4. Schools are allowed to restrict freedom of expression via a dress code

or even a uniform (rules vary state to state).