The University of Alabama on Monday announced to staff of student-run publications Alice Magazine and Nineteen Fifty-Six that the magazines would be suspended, effective immediately, in compliance with federal regulations.

In their decision, UA officials cited a memo released by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi this summer claiming that DEI initiatives can be considered discriminatory and may be in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

The university said it hopes to work with students “to develop a new publication that features a variety of voices and perspectives” in the next academic year.

“The University remains committed to supporting every member of our community and advancing our goals to welcome, serve and help all succeed,” representatives wrote in a release Tuesday

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