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Louisiana Wins Pause on Disparate Impact Rules | Monroe Louisiana News
A federal judge has blocked the EPA and DOJ from enforcing specific “disparate impact” rules under Title VI in Louisiana, a major legal win for state Attorney General Liz Murrill, who called the federal claims “made-up” and against federal law. The ruling doesn’t eliminate Title VI’s core anti-discrimination protections — which still apply to any entity receiving federal funds — but specifically halts how these disparate impact provisions were being applied. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing tug-of-war between states and federal agencies over environmental regulations and…
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