NewsJune 23, 2013
St. Louis proposal: Ban saggy pants
ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis alderwoman wants people to pull up their pants. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Alderwoman Marlene Davis is proposing legislation making it a violation to wear pants below the waist if it exposes skin or undergarments...
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ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis alderwoman wants people to pull up their pants.
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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Alderwoman Marlene Davis is proposing legislation making it a violation to wear pants below the waist if it exposes skin or undergarments
A few municipalities in the St. Louis area have similar laws. Some civil rights groups say the laws restrict personal expression. Davis' proposal provides for a fine of up to $500 and up to 90 days in jail for offenders.
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