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DOJ Closes Historic Civil Rights Case in Louisiana

5/2/2025

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The Department of Justice has officially closed a historic civil rights case against Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish School Board, a battle that began in 1966 to end racial segregation. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon declared this a momentous step in "righting a historical wrong," enabling the district to reclaim resources once dedicated to desegregation efforts.

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The Department of Justice has officially closed a historic civil rights case against Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish School Board, a battle that began in 1966 to end racial segregation. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon declared this a momentous step in "righting a historical wrong," enabling the district to reclaim resources once dedicated to desegregation efforts.