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Desegregation Order Ends in Louisiana | Durham News
A federal appeals court has ended over 60 years of federal oversight for Louisiana’s Concordia Parish School Board, lifting a desegregation mandate that began in 1965 amid violent segregation and Klan intimidation. The ruling, hailed by the Trump administration and Louisiana officials as a victory against federal overreach, returns control to local leaders—but sparks debate over whether these orders remain essential to addressing racial disparities in discipline, academics, and hiring. Critics warn the decision could undo progress, while supporters see it as a step toward local autonomy. The…
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