Oklahoma fights records request in critical race theory lawsuit
Oklahoma officials are pushing back against civil rights groups seeking documents related to House Bill 1775, which limits how race and gender topics are taught in public schools. The state argues the request is overly broad and includes privileged materials. Advocacy groups, including the ACLU, say the law unlawfully restricts free speech and disproportionately affects students and educators of color. A federal judge previously blocked parts of the law. The case is ongoing.
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