Press Picks Up AIM’s ASU DEI Sting: National Today Details Secret Continuation of Programs

February 10, 2026

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Arizona State University is facing a second federal complaint after an associate dean was caught on camera admitting the school is secretly continuing its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs despite federal orders to stop. The complaint alleges that ASU has been changing the language used to describe the programs in order to avoid detection, but the DEI curriculum is still being implemented across campus.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between universities and federal mandates regarding DEI programs. The complaints allege that ASU is deliberately trying to circumvent the ban on such programs, raising questions about academic freedom, transparency, and the role of the federal government in regulating curriculum.

The details

Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) filed a complaint against ASU on Monday after associate dean Chandra Crudup was recorded saying the school has changed the language used, but is “still doing DEI” across different departments. This comes after a previous complaint filed by PPT in January about another ASU administrator making a similar admission. Crudup revealed the school operates an “inclusion network” that provides faculty with tools to insert DEI into programs.

  • On January 28, 2026, PPT filed an initial complaint against ASU.
  • On February 10, 2026, PPT filed a second complaint after Chandra Crudup’s comments were recorded.

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