DeSoto Parish Desegregation Order Lifted
Update: 2026-01-08
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The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in DeSoto Parish, marking a significant shift in federal oversight. This move comes after a court mandate from 1970 was dismissed, ending a requirement for the district to fight segregation and file regular reports. The case, which began in 1967, saw the Justice Department sue to end racially segregated schools. Despite no disputes since 2014, state and federal officials argued for the dismissal, citing outdated oversight. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill praised the decision, while civil rights groups argue the mandates are still crucial to counter lasting effects of discrimination. This move follows similar dismissals in Plaquemines Parish, but faces resistance in Concordia Parish, where a judge wants proof of full desegregation before lifting the order. Checkout Solipillow.com
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