Court Upholds Controversial Censorship Law, Sparking Outcry from South Carolina Education Advocates
Columbia, South Carolina — A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at overturning a law in South Carolina that critics say censors discussions of race and Black history in the state’s public schools. The U.S. District Court’s ruling on Budget Proviso 1.79 is a setback for educators, students, and advocates who argue it undermines the educational environment and marginalizes the experiences of Black communities. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by various stakeholders including educators, students, and the NAACP South Carolina State Conference, challenged the legality of the Budget Proviso. The plaintiffs contended that … Read more