Federal Court Ends Louisiana School Desegregation Order
8 hours ago
A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of court-ordered desegregation oversight for the Concordia Parish School District in Louisiana.
The ruling lifts a mandate that required the district to operate under a federal desegregation plan and seek court approval for certain policies related to racial integration.
Supporters, including the Trump administration and Louisiana officials, say the decision restores local control over the school system and ends what they consider an outdated federal requirement.
Civil rights advocates, however, argue the order remained an important safeguard against racial disparities in areas such as student discipline, academic opportunities and teacher hiring.
The ruling lifts a mandate that required the district to operate under a federal desegregation plan and seek court approval for certain policies related to racial integration.
Supporters, including the Trump administration and Louisiana officials, say the decision restores local control over the school system and ends what they consider an outdated federal requirement.
Civil rights advocates, however, argue the order remained an important safeguard against racial disparities in areas such as student discipline, academic opportunities and teacher hiring.
