The materials on this page are meant to provide additional insight and understanding of the University’s compliance with laws and guidance governing its ability to provide certain resources and services to the campus community, along with applicable laws and materials related to campus expression and political activity. The UA Office of Counsel is available to assist employees if questions arise related to compliance with the laws and applicable guidance.
The University will comply with the law and, in so doing, will continue to provide support to those who need it, while fostering a welcoming environment where students, faculty, and staff can achieve success.
Supplemental legal materials include:
- Alabama Act 2024-34 (SB129) imposing limitations related to DEI programming and divisive concepts
- Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and UNC Supreme Court decision
- DOJ July 2025 memo on federal funding and nondiscrimination
- UA System and campus rules on institutional neutrality and academic freedom
The University remains committed to fostering a learning environment that honors intellectual diversity, civil discourse, and the rule of law.