By JAIMIE DING LOS ANGELES (AP) — A conservative group filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Los Angeles schools policy meant to address the harms of segregation, alleging that it discriminates against white students. Related Articles No end in sight for Lowell High School rebuild costs Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges Boston proposes new Madison Park school build on adjacent lot in Roxbury Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it The 1776 Project Foundation, created by the 1776 Project PAC, targeted in its lawsuit a Los Angeles Unified School District policy that provides smaller class sizes and other benefits to schools with predominantly Hispanic, Black, Asian or other non-white students. It dates back to 1970 and 1976 court orders that required the district to desegregate its schools. The group said the policy amounts to racial discrimination and violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The lawsuit calls for a permanent injunction to prevent the school district from using race preferences in “operating, funding, advertising, or admitting students into school programs.” A district spokesperson said they were unable to comment on the specifics of pending litigation. “Los Angeles Unified remains firmly committed to ensuring all students have meaningful access to services and enriching educational opportunities,” the district said in a statement. More than 600…
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