ATLANTA - The Georgia NAACP is calling on Emory University to reverse its decision to shutter diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs, and the civil rights group says it is considering legal action if the school does not.

The backstory:

Emory says the move comes in response to pressure from the White House and to comply with federal mandates. A university spokesperson referred questions to an earlier statement from Interim President Justice Leah Ward Sears, citing "federal laws and mandates" that call for closing DEI offices and programs.

What they're saying:

Students told FOX 5 they worry about the impact on campus culture.

"I was pretty disappointed because I know how important those programs are to fostering inclusivity around our campus," said Anvita Guttikonda, a

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