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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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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…

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