Louisiana’s 1965 desegregation case lives on after judge’s ruling
A long-running school desegregation case in Louisiana remains open after a federal judge rejected attempts to close it. The 1965 lawsuit, brought by Black families seeking equal access to education, has resurfaced as the Trump administration pushes to dismantle similar orders nationwide. U.S. District Judge Dee Drell refused to dismiss the case, insisting Concordia Parish must prove it has fully eliminated state-sponsored racial segregation.
The dispute began in 1965 when Black families in Concordia Parish demanded entry into all-white schools. Over time, the case expanded to include legal requirements for improving education at predominantly Black schools. Despite decades passing, the school district and the state recently appealed to Judge Drell to close the case entirely.
The case will continue unless Concordia Parish can prove it has met all desegregation requirements. Judge Drell’s decision keeps the legal pressure on the district to address historical racial inequalities. The outcome could influence similar ongoing cases in Louisiana and beyond.
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