A Mississippi law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from public schools and universities is on hold. A federal judge temporarily paused the law on Sunday. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate approved the request for a temporary restraining order brought by a group of plaintiffs, including the Mississippi Association of Educators. The temporary restraining order will stay in place until Wingate rules on the plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction. That would be a longer-term order that would prevent the law from being enforced while litigation plays out in court. Both parties will argue their case at a hearing about the potential preliminary injunction Wednesday.
