A Mississippi law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from public schools and universities is on hold.

Mississippi law banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools and universities paused by federal judge ...

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday blocking a Mississippi law prohibiting diversity, equity and ...

Jackson State University and others were granted a temporary restraining order by a judge ruling that the Mississippi ...

U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate has halted Mississippi’s DEI ban for 28 days over free speech concerns, with a longer ...

The Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees is enforcing a new state law to eliminate DEI programs at the state’s ...

It also bans the existence of DEI offices and engaging "in divisive concepts," according to the bill. The bill also states schools cannot make hires based on "race, sex, color or national origin." ...

Mississippi faces major legal challenge over its DEI ban in schools. Civil rights groups fight law that could restrict classroom discussions about race and history.

Several new laws will take effect in Mississippi on July 1, 2026, including tax reforms, homelessness measures, paid parental leave for government workers, and DEI bans.

A federal judge temporarily blocked a Mississippi law that prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices at ...

A federal judge has temporarily paused enforcement of the state law that prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion programs from Mississippi public schools and universities.