Local lawmakers walked out of a contentious meeting with University of Pennsylvania officials, citing insufficient support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The protest was triggered by a Penn representative labeling diversity as a "lightning rod." Despite legal challenges and a nationwide injunction against the Trump administration's DEI actions, the university has revised its nondiscrimination policies and removed certain DEI web pages, prompting lawmakers to express dissatisfaction with Penn's commitment to DEI, emphasizing that they would continue to hold the institution accountable.
"Penn has made a cowardly move, rushing to heed dog-whistle demands from a feckless federal leadership and dismantle their programs that welcome students and workers from an expansive range of backgrounds."
"Despite the contentious meeting, a university spokesperson reiterated that Penn remains committed to nondiscrimination in all of our operations and policies, appreciating the lawmakers' concerns."
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