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Louisiana Halts EPA’s Disparate Impact Enforcement | Lafayette Louisiana News
A federal judge has temporarily halted the EPA and DOJ from enforcing specific “disparate impact” rules under Title VI in Louisiana, following a lawsuit by the state. Louisiana AG Liz Murrill called the Biden administration’s enforcement efforts unlawful and misleading, framing the win as a victory for state sovereignty. Importantly, Title VI’s core anti-discrimination protections remain intact for recipients of federal funds. This injunction only blocks enforcement of these particular provisions—not the entire law—and highlights ongoing tensions over federal environmental regulation and…
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