Mississippi DEI ban can go into full effect after Fifth Circuit reversal

Portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can go into effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court's ruling that blocked sections of the law from being enforced.

Mississippi DEI ban can go into full effect after Fifth Circuit reversal

TL;DR

  • A Mississippi ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in public schools is partially going into effect.
  • The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court's ruling that had blocked parts of the law.
  • This reversal allows previously blocked sections of the DEI ban to be enforced.