Judge Engelhardt (E.D. La.) profiled by Times-Picayune

The Times-Picayune writes:

Since the very first hearing, marking the start of the Jefferson Parish School Board's tumultuous journey toward systemwide desegregation, the district has repeatedly clashed with one very powerful antagonist.

U.S. Judge Kurt Engelhardt, who is overseeing the process in federal court, has emerged as a major player, much to the bewilderment of the involved parties. Over the past 10 months, the meticulous judge has thrown down a series of challenges, stalling the district's desegregation process, frustrating board members and baffling attorneys with his contrary rulings.

But even while Engelhardt continues to inject drama into the school system's legal battles, he remains an enigma, with motivations that are difficult to read. . . .

Posted by MBC at January 27, 2009 03:26 PM