Feds Drop 60-Year Desegregation Order | Savannah News

After 60 years, a federal appeals court has ended federal oversight of Concordia Parish’s school system — a landmark ruling seen as a major victory for the Trump administration’s push to dismantle long-standing desegregation orders. The Fifth Circuit lifted the mandate originally imposed in 1965, when Black families sued to integrate all-white schools amid violent Klan activity. Louisiana officials, including Attorney General Liz Murrill, argue the orders are outdated relics, returning control to local school boards. While civil rights advocates warn these plans remain crucial to combat racial inequities in education, the court’s decision marks the end of federal involvement — and the families who started the lawsuit are no longer involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/120b1c07e0e66434