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Alabama Appeals to Halt Controversial DEI Law in Schools

12/15/2025

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Alabama students and professors are appealing to halt the October 2024 law banning DEI initiatives in public schools.
The law bars funding for programs endorsing 'divisive concepts' related to race and gender.
U.S. District Judge David Proctor upheld the law, allowing objective discussion.
Critics, including Legal Defense Fund lawyer Antonio Ingram, warn the law is vague and threatens academic freedom.
Professor Dana Patton altered her curriculum due to concerns about complaints.

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Alabama students and professors are appealing to halt the October 2024 law banning DEI initiatives in public schools.
The law bars funding for programs endorsing 'divisive concepts' related to race and gender.
U.S. District Judge David Proctor upheld the law, allowing objective discussion.
Critics, including Legal Defense Fund lawyer Antonio Ingram, warn the law is vague and threatens academic freedom.
Professor Dana Patton altered her curriculum due to concerns about complaints.