Tennessee teachers sue over state restrictions on race and gender education

Tennessee teachers are suing over the state’s 2021 law restricting teaching about race, gender, and oppression, arguing that the law is unconstitutionally vague. The Tennessee Education Association and five educators joined in the lawsuit, which was filed in federal court on Tuesday.

The law bans any indication that "an individual, by virtue of the individual's race or sex, is inherently privileged, racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or subconsciously" or that "a meritocracy is inherently racist or sexist, or designed by a particular race or sex to oppress members of another race or sex." Any parent, student, or school employee can file a complaint if they believe the law has been violated.