SB129

This Week on The V: Extremism claims and Alabama’s fight over pluralism

Tuberville’s rhetoric, legislative culture wars, campus lawsuits, and national cruelty converge in a week testing Alabama’s constitutional values.

December 22, 2025

Alabama students, professors appeal ruling in lawsuit challenging anti-DEI law

Civil rights groups allege the anti-DEI law unconstitutionally abridged First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, causing distress among students and faculty.

Chance Phillips

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December 17, 2025

Judge denies request for preliminary injunction in lawsuit over anti-DEI law

In a Wednesday memorandum opinion, a judge said plaintiffs in Simon v. Ivey are unlikely to succeed on the merits.

Chance Phillips

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August 15, 2025

Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in SB129 suit

A federal lawsuit was filed earlier this month, and SB129 took effect in October.

Mary Claire Wooten

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January 31, 2025

Huntsville Log Cabin Republicans stand behind Trump and anti-DEI policy

Just a matter of days into the new Trump administration, LGBTQ+ issues have already been brought to the forefront.

Alex Jobin

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January 30, 2025

College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law

The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October.

Jacob Holmes

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January 15, 2025

University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law

The new UA website meant to explain the effects of SB129 describes new restrictions on UA instructors in detail.

Chance Phillips

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July 24, 2024

Bill hits DEI, aims bathroom bans at higher ed

SB129 proposes stringent measures that would bar public entities from engaging in any DEI programs.

Bill Britt

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March 5, 2024

Anti-DEI, “divisive concepts” legislation passes Senate

The bill will now move to the House for potential passage.

Patrick Darrington

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February 23, 2024