Federal judge weighs whether Alabama’s anti-DEI law threatens First Amendment
June 26, 2025
Professors and students at the University of Alabama say that a new an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law has already caused significant harm on campus less than a year after going into effect. Three professors are saying that the law has jeopardized funding and led to changes to curriculum. The new state law is part of a slew of proposals from Republican lawmakers across the country taking aim at DEI programs on college campuses. Six professors and students sued the school in January alleging free speech violations and racial discrimination. A federal judge will decide whether the law is constitutional before the new school year begins.
