The Justice Department announced the termination of a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana. This order, which dates back to the Civil Rights Movement, has been described by officials as a "historical wrong" that no longer serves its intended purpose in today's educational landscape.
The desegregation order was originally established in 1966 with Plaquemines Parish schools as part of broader efforts to dismantle racial segregation in education across the South. However, according to a joint filing by the Justice Department and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, the case has remained inactive for nearly fifty years. Murrill noted that since no actions have been taken by any parties involved since 1975, it appears that the issues raised during that period have been resolved.
This development is part of a larger trend, as more than 100 school districts across the United States continue to operate under court settlements designed to guide their progress towards greater integration.