UA Responds After Shutting Down Two Student Publications To Comply With New Federal Guidelines

'It's a shame': Students disappointed after University of Alabama permanently suspends publications

Organizers of a moveon.org petition claim a memo from US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the publications go against anti-discrimination laws because they focus on specific demographics.

University of Alabama shuts down 2 student-run magazines following anti-DEI memo from Trump administration

Two magazines written and published by students at the University of Alabama have suspended publication, effective immediately, following the Trump administration's crackdown on any semblance of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public colleges.

University of Alabama suspends two student publications, cites DOJ memo on DEI

The University of Alabama suspended two student magazines, citing Attorney General Pam Bondi's July memo on federal antidiscrimination law compliance.

University of Alabama suspends magazines for Black, female students

Bryant-Denny Stadium at the University of Alabama as seen on Nov. 20, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The University of Alabama Monday suspended publication of two student-run magazines -- one focused on Black students, the other on female students -- claiming that their publication violating a Trump administration memo on compliance with anti-DEI policies. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)The University of Alabama suspended publication of two stud…

University of Alabama suspends student magazines for Black students, female students

Bryant-Denny Stadium at the University of Alabama as seen on Nov. 20, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The University of Alabama Monday suspended publication of two student-run magazines -- one focused on Black students, the other on female students -- claiming that their publication violating a Trump administration memo on compliance with anti-DEI policies. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)The University of Alabama suspended publication of two stud…

University of Alabama suspends two student magazines to comply with anti-DEI regulations

“This is a testing ground for the government and the current administration to see how far they can push,” an online petition reads.