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Justice Department's Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement Sparks Controversy

Recent developments in the Justice Department’s handling of civil rights cases reveal a stark departure from previous enforcement approaches, raising concerns amid a high-profile police misconduct trial.

By Grace Kim • July 20, 2025 3 MIN READ

Justice Department's Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement Sparks Controversy

Reflecting on a Decade of Marriage Equality Milestone

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Peter Philpott’s letter highlights the significance of embracing America’s complex history and learning from its lessons.

Honoring America’s Complex History: A Student’s Plea to Preserve Our True Stories

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Nationwide Protests Erupt in Response to Immigration Raids

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The Rise of Authoritarian Measures Amid Los Angeles Protests

Following renewed protests in Los Angeles against mass deportations, the federal government's deployment of troops and the escalation of law enforcement tactics have sparked fears of creeping authoritarianism and the militarization of domestic dissent.

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Columbia University students rally against racism and imperialism in New York, 1968.

Echoes of the 1960s: Why Today's Turmoil Feels More Dire

While contemporary social and political unrest recalls the upheavals of the 1960s, today's divisions run deeper, marked by a fading optimism and a pushback against the era’s historic progress.

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Justice Jackson’s Ruling Sparks New Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion Law

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio, authored by Justice Jackson, renews the national conversation on how the law balances individual rights with group-based diversity and equity measures.

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Academic Freedom Under Threat? Professor’s Dismissal Sparks Debate

Maura Finkelstein’s termination highlights growing concerns over the erosion of academic freedom in today’s universities.

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A historical lithograph illustrating Charles Sumner’s death in 1874.

Beyond the Senate Assault: The Complex Legacy of Charles Sumner

A new biography sheds light on Charles Sumner’s profound legal intellect and personal challenges, moving past his infamous Senate caning.

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Undermining Black History: A Reckoning with Systematic Erasure

Recent efforts have targeted the erasure of Black history through censorship and defunding, echoing historical attempts to silence Black voices and distort historical truths.

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President Trump has launched a forceful campaign to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations from federal operations and broader American society.

Trump Moves to Eliminate Key Legal Mechanism for Civil Rights Enforcement

The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to cease using disparate-impact liability, a critical legal framework for identifying discriminatory policies affecting minority groups.

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Student Activist Freed After Detention During Citizenship Interview Amid Political Repression

A student activist was detained during a citizenship interview but secured release after weeks in custody, highlighting ongoing challenges to free speech and political dissent amid harsh government actions.

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Justice Department's Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement Sparks Controversy

Reflecting on a Decade of Marriage Equality Milestone

Honoring America’s Complex History: A Student’s Plea to Preserve Our True Stories

Nationwide Protests Erupt in Response to Immigration Raids

The Rise of Authoritarian Measures Amid Los Angeles Protests

Echoes of the 1960s: Why Today's Turmoil Feels More Dire

Justice Jackson’s Ruling Sparks New Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion Law

Academic Freedom Under Threat? Professor’s Dismissal Sparks Debate

Beyond the Senate Assault: The Complex Legacy of Charles Sumner

Undermining Black History: A Reckoning with Systematic Erasure

Trump Moves to Eliminate Key Legal Mechanism for Civil Rights Enforcement

Student Activist Freed After Detention During Citizenship Interview Amid Political Repression

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Justice Department's Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement Sparks Controversy

Reflecting on a Decade of Marriage Equality Milestone

Honoring America’s Complex History: A Student’s Plea to Preserve Our True Stories

Nationwide Protests Erupt in Response to Immigration Raids

The Rise of Authoritarian Measures Amid Los Angeles Protests