Alabama anti-DEI law under fire: Lawsuit challenges restrictions on race and gender discussions in colleges
A lawsuit filed on January 14, 2025, challenges Alabama’s anti-DEI law, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities. Professors and students claim the law violates First Amendment rights and disproportionately harms Black students by limiting race and gender-related discussions. The case, supported by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and ACLU of Alabama, could have national implications as similar laws face legal scrutiny in other states, such as Florida.
