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ACLU Challenges Trump Administration's Bid to Rescind Disparate Impact Regulations

ACLU opposes Trump's efforts to eliminate regulations that protect against systemic discrimination.

#aclu, #trumpadministration, #civilrights, #discrimination

Mass Layoffs in U.S. Department of Education's Civil Rights Office Stir Controversy

Trump administration downsizes U.S. Dept. of Education's civil rights office, sparking legal action and concerns over civil rights protection.

#education, #trumpadministration, #civilrights, #downsizing

DOJ Pulls Out of Consent Decrees in Major Policy Shift on Police Reform

U.S. DOJ ends consent decrees in several cities, sparking debate on federal vs. local police reform.

#doj, #policereform, #civilrights, #consentdecrees

Mass Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Spark Concerns

US Department of Education's civil rights staff cuts raise worries over enforcement of protections. Legal challenges ensue.

#education, #civilrights, #uspolitics, #layoffs, #lawsuit

National Urban League Declares 'State of Emergency' for Civil Rights in the U.S.

National Urban League's 2025 report highlights urgent civil rights threats, urges vigilance and mobilization.

#civilrights, #urbanleague, #blackamerica, #trumpadministration

National Urban League Warns of "State of Emergency" for Democracy and Civil Rights

National Urban League reports major threats to civil rights and democracy, calling for urgent action.

#civilrights, #democracy, #votingrights, #nationalurbanleague

National Urban League Declares "State of Emergency" for Democracy and Civil Rights

Annual report warns of democracy and civil rights rollback in the U.S., calling for urgent action.

#nationalurbanleague, #civilrights, #democracy, #votingrights

ACLU Sues Trump Administration Over Rollbacks in Civil Rights Oversight

The ACLU challenges DHS cuts to civil rights oversight, citing risks to marginalized communities.

#aclu, #civilrights, #trumpadministration, #lawsuit, #dhs

ACLU Challenges Federal Rollbacks on Civil Rights in New Lawsuit

ACLU sues U.S. government over executive orders curtailing civil rights protections, citing violations of constitutional rights and laws.

#aclu, #civilrights, #lawsuit, #trump, #executiveorders

Federal Court Blocks New Hampshire's Ban on School DEI Programs

A federal court halts New Hampshire's anti-DEI law, citing due process violations, allowing schools to continue DEI initiatives.

#deilaw, #newhampshire, #education, #civilrights

National Urban League Declares 'State of Emergency' for U.S. Democracy and Civil Rights

The National Urban League warns of threats to democracy and civil rights, urging vigilance in its 2025 'State of Black America' report.

#nationalurbanleague, #civilrights, #democracy, #votingrights

Federal Court Blocks New Hampshire Law Banning DEI Programs in Schools

Federal judge blocks New Hampshire law prohibiting DEI programs, citing conflict with federal laws and lack of clarity.

#deiprograms, #education, #civilrights, #newhampshire

National Urban League Declares 'State of Emergency' Over Civil Rights Threats

The NUL's annual report highlights coordinated efforts to roll back civil rights and democracy progress in the U.S., urging action.

#civilrights, #democracy, #nationalurbanleague, #votingrights

Oklahoma Superintendent Rescinds Bible Directive for Schools

Oklahoma's new superintendent cancels controversial Bible-in-schools mandate, shifting focus to local control.

#oklahoma, #education, #civilrights, #religion, #lawsuit

Mass Dismissal of Civil Rights Complaints Sparks Concerns Over U.S. Education System

U.S. Education Department's mass dismissal of civil rights complaints raises concerns about enforcement capacity after major staff cuts.

#civilrights, #education, #usdepartmentofeducation, #staffcuts