Appeals Court Allows Mississippi Schools to Implement DEI Ban

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a lower court's ruling, permitting parts of a Mississippi law banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in public schools to take effect. The law prohibits diversity training, DEI programs, and discussions of "divisive concepts" related to identity. The case was also reassigned to a different district court judge, indicating ongoing legal scrutiny.