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April 22, 2026
Ron DeSantis signs law against local DEI funding
- Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law prohibiting local governments in Florida from funding DEI initiatives.
- The law allows residents to sue local governments for violations and can lead to the removal of officials who fund DEI programs.
- DeSantis argues that DEI initiatives discriminate against white men and other groups, a claim met with criticism from organizations like the NAACP.
2 Sources
- Ron DeSantis signs law blocking local Florida governments from funding DEIApr 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM · The Guardian
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting DEI in local governmentsApr 23, 2026 at 2:23 AM · Reuters