Mississippi judge pauses the state’s ban on DEI programs in schools and universities
MISSISSIPPI, JUL 21 – The temporary restraining order halts enforcement of the law amid constitutional challenges that cite violations of free speech and equal protection rights, pending further court hearings.
- A federal judge temporarily blocked a Mississippi law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in public schools and universities.
- District Judge Henry Wingate granted a restraining order requested by a group including the Mississippi Association of Educators.
- The ACLU of Mississippi stated that the law imposes 'preferred views' of the state government, violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
- Both parties are scheduled to present arguments regarding a preliminary injunction on Wednesday.
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Nonprofit calls out fitness company for DEI policies
(The Center Square) – Consumers’ Research in a new “Woke Alert” is criticizing a nationwide fitness company it says is heavily involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices such as mandatory DEI trainings and BIPOC-only scholarships.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Mississippi’s new DEI ban
Federal judge temporarily blocks Mississippi’s new DEI ban A federal judge has temporarily paused enforcement of the state law that prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion programs from Mississippi public schools and universities. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate on Sunday approved the request for a temporary restraining order sought by a coalition of civil rights and legal organizations on behalf of students, parents and educators. The Amer…
Judge temporarily blocks DEI ban in Mississippi
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday blocking a Mississippi law prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools and colleges, citing First Amendment grounds. “This Court finds that each day the statute remains unclarified, undefined, and under a threat of open interpretation, exacerbates the suppression of protected speech,” Judge Henry…
Judge temporarily blocks Mississippi's DEI ban
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge temporarily blocked a Mississippi law that prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices at public institutions. On July 20, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate approved the request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against certain provisions of House Bill 1193. According to the court, a TRO is an emergency, short-term measure designed to preserve the status quo until a comprehensive hearin…
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