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A federal appeals court ruled that Arkansas can enforce its ban on teaching critical race theory in public schools, stating that the First Amendment does not require the state to offer such instruction. The ruling overturned an injunction and was criticized by those advocating for the teaching of the topic. The law, part of a broader education overhaul, is challenged by teachers and students at Little Rock Central High School. Republican officials praised the decision, while critics worry about the erosion of individual rights.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff