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Democratic Senators Demand Briefing on Civil Rights Threats

5/1/2025

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Seven Democratic senators are raising alarms about the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, claiming recent policy shifts and staff changes under Trump threaten vital civil rights protections. They are particularly worried about the impact on voting rights and discrimination enforcement. In response, the senators are demanding a briefing to address these troubling developments and the wave of attorney resignations.

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Seven Democratic senators are raising alarms about the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, claiming recent policy shifts and staff changes under Trump threaten vital civil rights protections. They are particularly worried about the impact on voting rights and discrimination enforcement. In response, the senators are demanding a briefing to address these troubling developments and the wave of attorney resignations.