University of Alabama closes 2 student magazines citing federal anti-DEI guidance; court denies reopening
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Summary
The University of Alabama shut down two student magazines in December 2025, citing federal guidance from then-Attorney General Pam Bondi on complying with antidiscrimination laws as part of the Trump administration's effort to reverse diversity, equity and inclusion policies. A federal judge later denied a request by student journalists to order the reopening of the magazines. The case highlights ongoing tensions between DEI initiatives and federal compliance requirements at public universities.
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A federal judge on May 22, 2026, denied a request by student journalists at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa to order the reopening of two magazines shuttered by the university.
Two student magazines were shut down on Dec. 1, 2025, by the state-run University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, which said …
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