Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education face increasing scrutiny and regulatory challenges. New York law mandates Title VI coordinators at colleges to handle discrimination complaints, with a focus on combatting antisemitism and broader bias. The Department of Health and Human Services has ended the Minority Biomedical Research Support program following Supreme Court rulings and executive orders limiting affirmative action. Some universities like George Mason resist federal allegations challenging their DEI policies, marking a contentious climate. The future of DEI-related funding and programming remains uncertain amid political and legal pressures.