At issue is a 2023 law targeting diversity, equity and inclusion issues at Florida’s public universities. Several professors have sued, arguing the law violated the First Amendment.

The law was part of highly publicized efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers and other state officials in recent years to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. TALLHASSEE — State higher-education leaders and university trustees have fired back at a lawsuit that alleges a 2023 law targeting diversity,