Mississippi DEI ban can go into full effect after Fifth Circuit reversal

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a lower court ruling that had blocked portions of Mississippi's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ban in public schools. The ban, which passed in April 2025, prohibits public schools from requiring diversity training, maintaining DEI-related programs, discussing certain "divisive concepts," or facing potential state funding loss.

The Fifth Circuit's decision allows these provisions to go into effect, either seven days after a petition for rehearing is denied or if the petition is denied altogether. The ruling also addresses concerns over the law's vague language and removes a previous "botch job" temporary restraining order issued by a district judge.

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