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Justice Dept vs Minneapolis Schools | Duluth News
The U.S. Justice Department sued Minneapolis Public Schools over a contract clause that prioritizes teachers of color in layoffs and rehiring — a move sparked by a 2022 teachers’ strike. But the judge tossed the case, not because he thought the policy was unjust, but because the teachers’ union wasn’t part of the lawsuit — and without them, enforcing a court ruling could break the collective bargaining agreement, leaving the district in an “untenable position.” Though he didn’t rule on the provision’s legality, the judge raised serious concerns about its constitutionality. The school district…
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