Law Update

Who knew there were self-proclaimed rednecks in New Jersey?

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Warren Hills, N.J., school district cannot use its policy against racial harassment to bar students from wearing a T-shirt featuring the "redneck" humor of the comedian Jeff Foxworthy. At issue was a shirt featuring "reasons you might be a Redneck Sports Fan."

Among the suggestions from Mr. Foxworthy, who once had his own network television series, were: "There's a roll of duct tape in your golf bag," and "Your carpet used to be part...