Louisiana wins court battle over Title VI disparate-impact requirements

A federal judge has ruled in favor of Louisiana in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice, blocking enforcement of certain Title VI disparate-impact requirements in the state. The decision, backed by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, affects how federal agencies can regulate entities under these civil rights provisions. This statewide legal victory impacts how Louisiana businesses and institutions operate under federal environmental and civil rights law.