Stanford Law DEI dean resigns after backlash over confrontation with conservative judge

DEI dean Tirien Steinbach confronted a Trump-appointed judge during a Federalist Society event where students interrupted his speech.
Steinbach questioned whether the conservative judge should have been given a platform, leading to accusations of violating free speech.
The incident gained national attention after going viral online and received criticism from those saying Steinbach mishandled it.
Stanford acknowledged missteps in handling the situation and Steinbach went on leave before resigning to pursue another opportunity.
The university expressed hope to move forward and learn from the controversy surrounding Steinbach's actions.