Iowa officials are taking action after a video surfaced, appearing to show a University of Iowa employee discussing how the staff skirts new laws regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
The video was published online by Fox News.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds sent an official complaint to the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.
“The video contains statements by state employees which display a blatant disregard for the law and the will of the Legislature — that simply should not be tolerated,” Reynolds’ complaint reads.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird confirmed her office has opened an investigation.
“Regent universities must comply with our state laws, including the Iowa Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) Act — Iowa Code Chapter 261J, Iowa Code Chapter 19, and also an Executive Order signed by President Trump on January 22, 2025,” a statement from Bird’s office reads. “We have received the Governor’s complaint against the University of Iowa and have opened an investigation.”
