US Politics | Officials said our bikini baristas dress code was inappropriate – a Washington judge disagreed for an important reason
A U.S. district court ruled that bikini baristas in Everett, Washington, were unconstitutionally banned by the city from wearing pasties and G-string thongs to work. The U.S. District Court in Seattle ruled that the city's dress code was a form of gender-based discrimination. 
AP:Associated PressWashington court banned women from wearing g-strings to work '/ ' U.S. District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez found in his October 19 ruling that the dress code could risk exposure to arbitrary implementation by police. "Assuming the owners of bikini barista stands are unable or unwilling to enforce this dress code, at some point law enforcement will be asked to measure exposure of skin by some method," Martinez wrote. "This 'encourages a humiliating, intrusive, and demoralizing search on women, disempowering them and stripping them of their freedom.'" The court also found the dress code violated the equal protection clauses of the U.S. constitution as well as Washington state's because it was geared toward women's clothing and not men. More on Washington 
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STRUCK GOLD I found a Washington quarter that could be worth more than $100,000 A representative for the city of Everett said that the city is reviewing the court's decision and will determine the steps in the next couple of days. Everett's representative previously told McClatchy News that the shut down dress code would cut back on crime connected to the bikini barista stand, like prostitution, sexual assault, and lewd conduct. According to a lawsuit filed in 2017 against the city, the employees argued that local fast-food joints like Starbucks and McDonald's suffer from more assaults than they do on an average day. "The City's bare bones appeal to community standards and protecting women from exploitation are rooted in exactly such impermissible 'romantic paternalism toward women or sex stereotyping," the plaintiffs argued. Most read in The US Sun FREAK ACCIDENTS Horror theme park deaths of two electrocuted and one thrown 60ft from ride HOME ASSAULT Pelosi's husband hurt in 'hammer attack by assailant who asked where's Nancy' KOURT IT OUT Kourtney fans 'mortified' for her kids as they spot 'gross' detail in new pic SHOPPERS' HORROR 'Two people stabbed to death' at Kohl's as cops urge public to avoid store TEARS ON TV Today's Jenna Bush Hager bursts into tears live on air during emotional segment GIRL POWER Today's Craig replaced by Sheinelle as all-female team takes over desk "It is the embodiment of the belief that women must dress a certain way to avoid exciting men to sexual misconduct. ...Or that society should be able to tell women — but not men — to cover up certain body parts because others might find those parts sexual. ...Those beliefs are rooted in impermissible stereotypes about what is not proper dress and behavior for one's sex." The judge understood the city's concerns and said: ...Protecting public sensibilities serves an important basis for government action.... In Everett, those who work in the industries affected by the ban are predominately women. On top of that, the judge stated these rules would probably not apply to men. In Seattle, one topless coffee stand employs men with abs of steel. Dreamboyz Espresso launched in 2019 to replace Ladybug Espresso, home of the bikini baristas. The men were topless while handling hot coffee and tea. Read More on The US Sun 
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rest easy Walmart slashes price of holiday essential - it's a must have for families On Tuesday night at Hillbilly Espresso, a barista spoke with the Everett Herald and said that the new ruling protects her ...safety... along with her co-workers. "I think this protects our safety from law enforcement touching our body," Emma Dilemma told the outlet. "Who's approving my outfit? Is it my female boss or some random dude cop that I don't know? I don't want them having to stick a ruler next to my body."
AP:Associated PressWashington court banned women from wearing g-strings to work '/ ' U.S. District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez found in his October 19 ruling that the dress code could risk exposure to arbitrary implementation by police. "Assuming the owners of bikini barista stands are unable or unwilling to enforce this dress code, at some point law enforcement will be asked to measure exposure of skin by some method," Martinez wrote. "This 'encourages a humiliating, intrusive, and demoralizing search on women, disempowering them and stripping them of their freedom.'" The court also found the dress code violated the equal protection clauses of the U.S. constitution as well as Washington state's because it was geared toward women's clothing and not men. More on Washington GONE TOO SOON The life and death of Washington Post editor Neema Roshania Patel explained STRUCK GOLD I found a Washington quarter that could be worth more than $100,000 A representative for the city of Everett said that the city is reviewing the court's decision and will determine the steps in the next couple of days. Everett's representative previously told McClatchy News that the shut down dress code would cut back on crime connected to the bikini barista stand, like prostitution, sexual assault, and lewd conduct. According to a lawsuit filed in 2017 against the city, the employees argued that local fast-food joints like Starbucks and McDonald's suffer from more assaults than they do on an average day. "The City's bare bones appeal to community standards and protecting women from exploitation are rooted in exactly such impermissible 'romantic paternalism toward women or sex stereotyping," the plaintiffs argued. Most read in The US Sun FREAK ACCIDENTS Horror theme park deaths of two electrocuted and one thrown 60ft from ride HOME ASSAULT Pelosi's husband hurt in 'hammer attack by assailant who asked where's Nancy' KOURT IT OUT Kourtney fans 'mortified' for her kids as they spot 'gross' detail in new pic SHOPPERS' HORROR 'Two people stabbed to death' at Kohl's as cops urge public to avoid store TEARS ON TV Today's Jenna Bush Hager bursts into tears live on air during emotional segment GIRL POWER Today's Craig replaced by Sheinelle as all-female team takes over desk "It is the embodiment of the belief that women must dress a certain way to avoid exciting men to sexual misconduct. ...Or that society should be able to tell women — but not men — to cover up certain body parts because others might find those parts sexual. ...Those beliefs are rooted in impermissible stereotypes about what is not proper dress and behavior for one's sex." The judge understood the city's concerns and said: ...Protecting public sensibilities serves an important basis for government action.... In Everett, those who work in the industries affected by the ban are predominately women. On top of that, the judge stated these rules would probably not apply to men. In Seattle, one topless coffee stand employs men with abs of steel. Dreamboyz Espresso launched in 2019 to replace Ladybug Espresso, home of the bikini baristas. The men were topless while handling hot coffee and tea. Read More on The US Sun IS HE OK? Pete Davidson 'suffers meltdown on TV show set and throws coffee, candles & a TV' rest easy Walmart slashes price of holiday essential - it's a must have for families On Tuesday night at Hillbilly Espresso, a barista spoke with the Everett Herald and said that the new ruling protects her ...safety... along with her co-workers. "I think this protects our safety from law enforcement touching our body," Emma Dilemma told the outlet. "Who's approving my outfit? Is it my female boss or some random dude cop that I don't know? I don't want them having to stick a ruler next to my body."
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