Georgia mom of 3, including LGBTQ+ and autistic children, ousted for opposing DEI cuts in US school

A Georgia mother of three, including LGBTQ+ and autistic children, was forcibly removed from a City Schools of Decatur board meeting after protesting proposed cuts to DEI programs. Lena Kotler, who had already spoken during public comment, was escorted out by four officers after calling board members “cowards.” The removal followed rising tensions as the Trump administration pushes to defund schools supporting DEI. Kotler later said she was emotionally distraught but stood by her actions.