Auburn’s Policy in Legal Crosshairs | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Auburn University is facing legal and financial jeopardy as it holds onto a non-discrimination policy that protects gender identity and expression — directly clashing with Alabama’s new “What is a Woman Act,” set to take effect in October. While the state law defines sex biologically, Auburn’s policy includes gender identity and expression under its “sex” category, putting federal and state funding at risk. Unlike its sister school, the University of Alabama, which updated its policies to comply, Auburn insists it’s reviewing its language — but experts warn this could have serious…