Alabama’s anti-DEI law violates Constitution, UA professors and UAB students claim in lawsuit
The law, passed by the Republican-controlled Legislation, bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities.
Lawsuit by college professors and students challenges Alabama's anti-DEI law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — University professors and students in Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and put limits on how race and gender can be discussed in the college classroom.
College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law
A group of Alabama students and educators in higher education filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging Senate Bill 129– a bill they say impedes their ability to learn, teach, and engage in public university classes and programs related to diverse viewpoints and topics.
Alabama students and educators file lawsuit challenging law defunding DEI programs
The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alabama, and the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), claims that SB129 violates the First Amendment by imposing viewpoint-based restrictions on speech and the allocation of university resources.
Alabama’s anti-DEI law violates Constitution, new lawsuit alleges
A group of professors and students filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against a relatively new law in Alabama that forbids public schools and universities in the state from funding diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
University of Alabama students, professors join lawsuit over state's 'divisive concepts' law
A group of college students and professors filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against a state law barring public funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and restricting the teaching of so-called “divisive concepts” at public colleges and universities.
NAACP, Professors Say Alabama's Anti-DEI Law is Unconstitutional
The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP and local university professors and students want a district court to declare the state’s new law banning public funding of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs unconstitutional.
ACLU files lawsuit over anti-DEI law in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF) - A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges what the ACLU calls a discriminatory censorship law in Alabama. The lawsuit was filed by a group of Alabama students and educators from the University of Alabama and UAB.
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Anti-DEI Law is Discriminatory, Violation of Free Speech, NAACP Alleges in Federal Court
The civil-rights group says Alabama’s nascent law impedes students’ ability to learn about racism and sexism and has had a disproportionate effect on the campus experience of minority students.
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The impact in Alabama as Trump looks to change diversity programs in colleges
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education ...
Here are the facts about Tuberville’s Hegseth hearing claims on ‘transgender restrooms,’ DEI training
In the confirmation hearing for U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, Tuberville said ‘woke’ policies are to blame for declining military recruitment.
Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education ...
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Alabama volunteers to aid in California wildfire relief
It has been a week since the deadly California wildfires started. With an end not yet in sight, the American Red Cross is ...
Huntsville DEI office has new director with ‘fresh perspective;’ name change proposed
Huntsville has a new director of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. That department may also be getting a new name. The City Council approved Mayor Tommy Battle’s appointment of Alabama A&M ...