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Dept. of Education Halts Thousands of Civil Rights Investigations Under Trump
More than 10,000 student complaints related to disability access and sexual and racial harassment are on hold.
Trump Admin Twists Civil Rights Law to Enforce Anti-Trans Crackdown
“This is just a transphobic witch hunt using taxpayer dollars,” said legislative researcher Allison Chapman.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Education Order Relies on Intimidation. We Must Not Yield.
If parents, students and educators together refuse these policies, the policies will become unenforceable.
15 Democratic State AGs Vow to Protect Access to Gender-Affirming Care
The joint statement comes as Trump signs an executive order targeting trans athletes in women’s sports.
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer of 3 Trans Women to Men’s Prison
Trans people face a heightened risk of violence when confined in prison facilities that don’t align with their gender.
Families Sue to Block Trump’s Executive Order Barring Gender-Affirming Care
Trump cannot “withhold federal funds that have been previously authorized by Congress,” the lawsuit states.
Top EEOC Lawyer Fired by Trump Speaks Out on Anti-DEI Purge, Gutting of Agencies
DEI has become a bogeyman to tar efforts to enforce civil rights laws, says Karla Gilbride.
State Department Travel Safety Website Removes Recognition of Trans People
Critical safety information that once helped transgender travelers navigate potential risks is now entirely absent.
NY AG Letitia James Tells Hospitals They Must Defy Trump’s Anti-Trans Order
“Electing to refuse services to a class of individuals based on their protected status … is discrimination,” James said.
School Systems Across US Refuse to Comply With Anti-Trans Executive Order
Multiple school systems released advisories stating that Trump's order mandating discrimination will not be followed.