Judge halts Mississippi's DEI ban
- A federal judge blocked Mississippi's ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in public schools on August 18, granting a preliminary injunction to the plaintiffs.
- U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate stated that House Bill 1193 poses risks to academic freedom and expression, declaring it 'unconstitutionally vague.'
- The judge allowed the plaintiffs to add class action claims, applying the injunction to educators and students statewide.
- The Mississippi Center for Justice warned that the law could restrict teaching on critical historical topics.
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Mississippi Anti-Diversity Law Will Stay Blocked, Judge Rules
Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools remains blocked as Judge Henry Wingate wrote that the law "carries with it serious risks of terrible consequences with respect to the chilling of expression and academic freedom." The post Mississippi’s Ban on Diversity Programs in Public Schools Will Remain Blocked From Taking Effect, Judge Rules appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Federal judge blocks Mississippi’s DEI ban law indefinitely
Federal judge blocks Mississippi’s DEI ban law indefinitely The state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Mississippi public schools and universities has been blocked for the foreseeable future. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate granted a preliminary injunction in the case on Monday, which prevents the law from being enforced until there’s a final ruling. Wingate previously granted a temporary restraining order in late…

Federal judge blocks parts of Mississippi ban on DEI in public schools
A federal judge has blocked parts of Mississippi's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools while a lawsuit against the law is underway. The provisions blocked U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate on Monday aim to stop discussions…
Judge halts Mississippi's DEI ban
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge ruled in favor of those who are challenging certain provisions of Mississippi's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. According to court documents, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate ruled that House Bill 1193 is at odds with the First and Fourteenth Amendments and that its enforcement would "cause irreparable injury to the named plaintiffs and the classes they represent." Wingate ordered a…
Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Mississippi Ban on DEI in Public Schools
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked portions of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools from being enforced while a lawsuit against it is underway.
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