Federal Judge Overturns New Hampshire's 'Divisive Concepts' Law

Ruling declares restrictions on teaching race and gender topics unconstitutional due to vagueness and potential for arbitrary enforcement.

Judge Paul Barbadoro's decision marks the first federal ruling against such laws in K-12 education.
The 2021 law prohibited teaching that individuals are inherently racist or sexist based on their characteristics.
Educators argued the law's ambiguity threatened their freedom of speech and job security.
The ruling could reignite debates on critical race theory in upcoming elections.
New Hampshire's Attorney General is considering an appeal.