4 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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5 h. ago Civil rights lawyers leave en masse as Justice Dept. mission shifts

Civil rights lawyers leave en masse as Justice Dept. mission shifts  The Washington Post

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6 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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7 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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7 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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27 h. ago Protests Against Israeli Official Heat Up Outside Synagogue in Brooklyn

The clashes outside a synagogue where the official, Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right security minister, had planned to speak followed days of disturbances connected to his visit.

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5 d. ago Those Who Fled Torture, Persecution Treated “As Less Than Animals” by U.S. Officials Before Expulsion to Panama

Those Who Fled Torture, Persecution Treated “As Less Than Animals” by U.S. Officials Before Expulsion to Panama  Physicians for Human Rights - PHR

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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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2 w. ago Justice Dept. scraps landmark civil rights deal over Alabama county’s sewage woes

Justice Dept. scraps landmark civil rights deal over Alabama county’s sewage woes  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Defiant, Le Pen Tells Supporters ‘I Won’t Give Up’ Despite 5

In a speech, Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, cast a judicial decision prohibiting her from running for office as a threat to democracy.

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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 U.N. Accuses Myanmar Junta of Limiting Aid to Earthquake Victims

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday that the military government of Myanmar is limiting aid to victims of last week’s devastating earthquake because the victims live in areas held by insurgent forces. The post U.N. Accuses Myanmar Junta of Limiting Aid to Earthquake Victims appeared first on Breitbart.

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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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3 w. ago After Meeting With Laura Loomer, Trump Fires National Security Council Officials

During the 30-minute meeting, the far-right activist excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and Michael Waltz, the national security adviser.

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3 w. ago U.S. sanctions six Chinese officials over crackdown on Hong Kong human rights, freedoms

U.S. sanctions six Chinese officials over crackdown on Hong Kong human rights, freedoms  upi.com

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4 w. ago Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy

A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.

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4 w. ago Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

The court decision barred the far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking office for five years, jeopardizing her plans for the 2027 election. She can appeal.

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