27-08-2017 13:57 via kxan.com

University of Texas sued for removing Confederate statues

AUSTIN (AP) – The University of Texas is being sued for removing four Confederate statues from the main area of campus in Austin.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans filed the lawsuit Wednesday, three days after the statues were quickly taken down following a late-night order from University President Greg Fenves.
The removals followed the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school says the statues will be moved to other areas on campus, including a museum.
The st
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