Legal Battles Erupt as New College of Florida Fights 'Alt New College' Takeover

Attorneys representing New College of Florida, which was taken over by allies of Governor Ron DeSantis, have threatened to sue a group of former faculty members and students who formed an alternative online institute called "Alt New College" after leaving the school. Alt New College aims to teach free and subsidized courses while preserving the original educational philosophy of the institution. Attorneys argue that the online institute may be violating the school's trademark and causing confusion. New College of Florida has become a focal point of DeSantis' campaign against what he perceives as left-leaning "woke" indoctrination on campuses. The conservative takeover has led to faculty departures and student transfers, attracting national attention and criticism.