PSF probably would've been OK....

PSF probably would've been OK....

Posted Oct 28, 2025 14:12 UTC (Tue) by dskoll (subscriber, #1630)
In reply to: PSF probably would've been OK.... by fest3er
Parent article: Python Software Foundation withdraws security-related grant proposal

The current US administration has asserted that DEI programs are in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws, but that's false. While recent rulings such as the Ames case have narrowly chipped away at DEI programs, DEI remains legal in the United States.

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PSF probably would've been OK....

Posted Oct 28, 2025 19:31 UTC (Tue) by pbonzini (subscriber, #60935) [Link]

Does their legality imply that the clawback clause is unenforceable? And even if so, who would foot the legal bill?

While I applaud the PSF for choosing not to renege their ideals, they're also clear that refusing the grant was the only practical choice they had.