'Stop the purge': UT Austin DEI rally, outcry as employees laid off look for work

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After the firing of dozens of University of Texas at Austin employees, groups are speaking out about the closing of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices on university campuses statewide. Sources: At least 20 UT employees linked to DEI to lose their jobsSenate Bill 17 went into effect in January, banning DEI efforts on public university and college campuses across Texas.On Monday, students, staff and community leaders will hold an event called "Rally for Our UT: Stop the