Judge Orders Confederate Names Removed From Schools | Washington DC News

A federal judge has ordered Shenandoah County School Board to immediately remove Confederate names from two schools — Stonewall Jackson High and Ashby-Lee Elementary — ruling the restoration violated the Constitution. The plaintiffs, including the NAACP Virginia State Conference and five student families, won the case and may seek between $7 and $10 million in legal fees, down from over $15 million. Attorneys have proposed mediation with a deadline of August 17th for name removal, and are willing to waive fees entirely if the board complies. Students and families hailed the ruling as a victory for equity and safety, emphasizing their mission was never about money but about inclusive education. The school board plans to appeal, though attorneys warn it will likely fail and delay resolution — especially as the new school year looms. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com 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/4a4e157456759a91