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Douglas County School District Fights Racial Harassment Lawsuit

12/3/2025

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The Douglas County School District seeks a federal judge's ruling to dismiss a lawsuit by four families alleging racial harassment and bullying of their Black and biracial children from 2020 to 2023, including incidents via a Snapchat group.
The district argues it responded appropriately to reported incidents and that there is insufficient evidence for a trial.
A judge will decide whether the case proceeds to trial.

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Story summary

The Douglas County School District seeks a federal judge's ruling to dismiss a lawsuit by four families alleging racial harassment and bullying of their Black and biracial children from 2020 to 2023, including incidents via a Snapchat group.
The district argues it responded appropriately to reported incidents and that there is insufficient evidence for a trial.
A judge will decide whether the case proceeds to trial.