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DOJ Seeks to Join LA School Discrimination Lawsuit
Federal agency says ending bias in schools is a matter of public importance.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The US Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a lawsuit alleging the Los Angeles public school district allocates resources based on race, disadvantaging schools with more white students. The DOJ says ending all discrimination in schools is a matter of general public importance.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing debates over equity in public education and the role of the federal government in addressing alleged racial discrimination in school funding and resource allocation.
The details
The 1776 Project Foundation filed a lawsuit in January claiming the LA Unified School District provides additional staff, parent-teacher conferences, and other resources to schools with higher percentages of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and 'other non-Anglo' students, while shortchanging schools with more white students.
- The DOJ filed its motion to intervene on February 19, 2026.
- The original lawsuit was filed by the 1776 Project Foundation in January 2026.
The players
US Department of Justice
The federal agency that enforces civil rights laws and investigates allegations of discrimination.
1776 Project Foundation
A group that filed the lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in the allocation of resources by the LA Unified School District.
LA Unified School District
The public school district serving the city of Los Angeles, accused of directing more resources to schools with higher percentages of minority students.
What’s next
The court will consider the DOJ's motion to intervene in the case.
The takeaway
This lawsuit highlights ongoing debates over equity in public education and the role of the federal government in addressing allegations of racial discrimination in school funding and resource allocation.
