EXCLUSIVE: Insiders Allege University of Florida Spies to Root Out Conservatives, Disqualify White Male Job Applicants

Though banned by state law, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies remain at the University of Florida

New College of Florida students and supporters protest ahead of a meeting of the college's board of trustees at the campus in Sarasota on Feb. 28, 2023. Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo

Conservatives took a victory lap early this year when Florida lawmakers defunded programs pushing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), what they call a “woke” social justice concept, at state colleges and universities.

Senate Bill 266, sponsored by state Sen. Erin Grall, a Republican, took effect on July 1, banning Florida institutions of higher learning from spending money on or advocating for DEI.