Olff v. East Side Union High School District

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1972-01-17

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Mr. Justice Douglas, dissenting. It seems incredible that under our federalism a State can deny, a student education in its public school system unless his hair style comports with the standards of the school board. Some institutions in Asia require their enrollees to shave their heads. Would we sustain that regulation if imposed by a p…

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