Alabama’s DEI Ban Faces Contradictions | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Alabama’s new DEI ban, signed by Governor Kay Ivey in October 2024, sparked controversy when it quietly exempted her own Office of Minority Affairs — a move critics, including former President Trump, called hypocritical. While the law prohibits state agencies and universities from funding or promoting DEI initiatives based on race, gender, or identity, institutions like UAB and Auburn are still pushing forward — from transgender health research grants to revamped athletics sites and new women’s offices at the VA. Despite the ban, DEI efforts are quietly resurfacing, fueling calls for…