Students at the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) have been protesting against a state law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, immigration law, and free speech restrictions, which has led to the university shutting down these programs and laying off about 60 employees who worked in those departments. The Austin Justice Coalition condemned UT Austin's actions, and the protests have seen the placement of dozens of 'Not Our Texas' notes throughout West Campus. The Texas Democrats have criticized the firings as part of a 'dangerous, anti-Texan agenda' by MAGA Republicans, vowing to continue the fight for inclusivity and to support the workers and students affected by the DEI ban.
We'll never stop fighting for the workers and students affected by the MAGA Republican's DEI ban. https://t.co/KvIruw5Sf5 https://t.co/P7MjBLtMZw
The firing of 60 employees at UT Austin is just the beginning of MAGA Republicans' dangerous, anti-Texan agenda. We stand with the UT community and vow to continue the fight for inclusivity. Read more: https://t.co/Ye9bbq43mR ๐งต๐ https://t.co/rjSk4S7yCe
Dozens of "Not Our Texas" notes placed throughout West Campus appear to be connected to a protest over a state law banning DEI and UT's recent firings. https://t.co/yia38H1Ftv
The Austin Justice Coalition condemned the University of Texas at Austin for shutting down diversity, equity, and inclusion, programs and laying off about 60 employees who worked in those departments. Story: https://t.co/EPf3aMXjGK https://t.co/tk0cCSVvVS
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UTA students protest DEI ban, immigration law, free speech restrictions https://t.co/WaIElY4rLZ