Lawsuit claiming discrimination against Minneapolis white teachers dropped

A lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools over a teacher layoff policy has been dismissed by a federal judge, according to court documents.

The lawsuit, filed in December of 2025, claimed that the district discriminated against white teachers through a contract provision meant to protect teachers of color during layoffs.

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According to the judge, there were “grave doubts” about that policy’s legality, but the case was dismissed becau...