The article discusses the rise of anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation targeting higher education, with approximately 120 bills introduced across 29 states. University leaders have largely remained silent, prompting a coalition of professional associations, labor organizations, and civil rights groups to file federal lawsuits against these laws. These legal actions emphasize the detrimental effects of such legislation on academic freedom and societal values. The authors advocate for stronger voices from higher education leaders to counteract the suppression of discussions around DEI and uphold the mission of educational institutions.
These proposed bills and enacted legislation have largely been met with silence from university leaders, causing significant challenges to academic freedom and faculty engagement in diversity issues.
Coalitions of professional associations and civil rights groups have filed numerous lawsuits against anti-DEI legislation, sending a clear message about the harmful consequences for higher education.
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