Race on Campus

Engage in higher ed’s conversations about racial equity and inclusion. Delivered on Tuesdays. To read this newsletter as soon as it sends, sign up to receive it in your email inbox.

From: Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez

Subject: Race on Campus: Students, educators challenge anti-DEI law in court

Alabama students and educators take a new state law to court.

Alabama’s anti-DEI law is discriminatory and a violation of free speech, a lawsuit alleges. This month a group of students and educators filed a federal lawsuit against Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, and the University of Alabama trustees, alleging that a new anti-DEI state law, which took effect in October, impedes the plaintiffs ability to learn and teach about topics like race, racism, sexism, and social justice, among other things.

To continue reading for FREE, please sign in.

Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for as low as $10/month.

Don’t have an account? Sign up now.

A free account provides you access to a limited number of free articles each month, plus newsletters, job postings, salary data, and exclusive store discounts.