Ford Seeks Time Limits on Federal Desegregation Orders
President Ford asked Congress to limit federal judges in school desegregation cases and impose a five year cap on busing orders. Atty. Gen. Levi explained the bill would not affect districts under existing court mandates, and the clock would start on the act’s effective date. Levi stressed the bill targets overreach while permitting compliance to avoid unconstitutional effects. West Virginia meanwhile announced a July 1 increase in weekly unemployment benefits to 128 dollars, up 18 dollars from last year, tied to the state's average wage and 66 2/3 percent calculation.
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Court order limits in school desegregation measure
The bill limits court ordered relief in segregation cases to what is reasonably necessary to adjust school racial composition or restore normal patterns of student concentration. It relies on voluntary actions by officials and staff, restricts courts from taking over operations, and outlines termination rules after three years with possible extensions up to five years if compliance and effects of discrimination persist.
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