...The groups claimed the discriminatory approvals violate constitutional rights enacted to end slavery and discrimination, and said the approvals "have intentionally caused a conscience-shocking level of danger" to community members.

The case is Inclusive Louisiana v. St. James Parish, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, No. 2:23-cv-00987.

For the community groups: Pamela Spees of the Center for Constitutional Rights

For St. James Parish: Not yet known...

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