"Texas Newspaper Condemns UT-Austin Layoffs Linked to DEI"

The Austin American-Statesman criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for signing an anti-DEI law, which led to layoffs at the University of Texas at Austin. The law eliminates DEI offices and initiatives in higher education, prompting the newspaper to accuse Abbott of sabotaging the state's future economy by alienating students and hindering diversity. The law also prevents colleges from giving preference based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, and restricts DEI training. The university president announced the closure of the Division of Campus and Community Engagement, with affected staff given the opportunity to apply for other positions.