The president’s declaration follows a yearlong attack on DEI during which some employers rolled back their initiatives, while others stayed the course.
Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, asked the federal agency to investigate each of the state’s colleges to root out any diversity, equity or inclusion efforts.
A University of California, Los Angeles spokesperson said the institution has taken numerous steps to combat antisemitism and “we will vigorously defend our efforts.”
New model legislation from conservative think tank Manhattan Institute would also weaken shared governance by limiting faculty bodies to advisory roles.
