Shreveport Club's Men-Only Policy Constitutional

First JDC Judge Roy Brun decided that the Men's Grille in the Southern Trace Country Club does not violate the state constitution with its men-only policy, reports The Times. The plaintiffs will appeal the decision, which found that the Southern Trace Country Club is a "public" facility under state law. The following probably had some bearing on the judge's decision:

The Men's Grille, attached to the male locker room, is a sit-down restaurant with a big-screen television. A similar entity in the female locker area is referred to as the "Ladies Card Room." Neither the card room nor the grill prepare food. All food is prepared in the kitchen and delivered to the designated areas upon request.

Posted by AJR at February 25, 2003 10:23 AM