Florida professors file suit challenging laws on diversity efforts
State restrictions “have left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida,” the professors’ lawyers wrote.
Professors file a federal lawsuit challenging Florida's DEI restrictions
The six professors claim the restrictions violate educators’ and students’ speech rights. They say is has "left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida.
Florida college professors file federal lawsuit over DeSantis' DEI restrictions
Professors at Florida International University, the University of Florida and Florida State University are plaintiffs in the new lawsuit.
ACLU, Florida Educators Sue To Overturn State DEI Law
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida and the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida Senate Bill 266 (S.B. 266), legislation passed in 2023 that imposes sweeping restrictions on discussions of diversity,
University DEI spending prohibition challenged by professors in federal court
The ACLU of Florida filed suit this week against a 2023 law it argues curtails academic freedom and violates First Amendment rights. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of professors whose careers have been “disrupted” as a result of SB 266,
'An alarming overreach': Florida professors sue over DeSantis-signed DEI restrictions
Plaintiffs in this lawsuit say they're now being punished, and they argue more is at stake than Florida's higher education ...
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Florida’s ‘Vague, Viewpoint-Discriminatory’ Law Is Unconstitutional, Professors’ Lawsuit Says
Six faculty members argue that a 2023 law mandating that general-education courses not teach “identity politics” violates their First Amendment rights.
Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universities
A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some of the state’s public colleges and universities from admitting ...
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Move over iguanas. There's a new invasive species moving into Florida, the Asian swamp eel
The Asian swamp eel is an air-breathing fish that can move across land to new locations. Florida offers ideal habitat.
Florida proposal would bar illegal migrants in the US from attending some colleges
A Florida state lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban illegal migrants from being admitted to public colleges and ...
How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
Disabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible. They say labs and field sites aren’t designed to serve them.
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Meet the Peoria Chiefs coaching staff for the 2025 Midwest League baseball season
The parent club St. Louis Cardinals announce the 2025 coaching staff for the High-A Midwest League Peoria Chiefs, including a new manager.
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'Do some good in the world': Johnstown's Verma, Department of State diplomat, reflects on work leading nation's foreign policy endeavors
Johnstown native Richard Verma has served as one of the State Department's top diplomats and its chief operating officer, ...