10 h. ago Exodus at DOJ civil rights division as official says 'over 100' attorneys departed

The Justice Department's division tasked with enforcing the nation's federal civil rights laws has recently seen a mass exodus of "over 100" attorneys.

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11 h. ago Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office, Prompting ‘Exodus’

Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump’s agenda.

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12 h. ago Trump admin rules UPenn violated Title IX, demands school return honors to female athletes

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights determined that UPenn violated Title IX rules and urged the school to meet its demands for compliance.

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12 h. ago Alarm at Changes to Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office Prompts ‘Exodus’

Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump’s agenda.

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1 week ago More layoffs cut Kennedy Center’s government, marketing and media staff

More layoffs cut Kennedy Center’s government, marketing and media staff  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Families say school civil rights investigations have stalled after federal cuts

The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights investigates discrimination in schools. It recently lost more than 40% of its staff.

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3 w. ago IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff

The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.

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3 w. ago IRS cutting its workforce by 25%, eliminating agency's civil rights office

The Trump administration is continuing to shrink the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as many employees are slated to be let go this week.

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3 w. ago Trump admin live updates: IRS eliminating civil rights office amid layoffs

The agency had previously drawn up plans to cut roughly 18% to 20% of the 100,000-person workforce by the middle of May.

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3 w. ago IRS will cut 25% of its employees, eliminating its civil rights office

IRS will cut 25% of its employees, eliminating its civil rights office  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago S.F. attorney and GOP culture warrior gets Senate nod to lead U.S. Office of Civil Rights

S.F. attorney and GOP culture warrior gets Senate nod to lead U.S. Office of Civil Rights  San Francisco Chronicle

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