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Mass Resignation at Justice Department Sparks Civil Rights Alarm

5/20/2025

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The Trump administration's overhaul of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has triggered a staggering departure of attorneys, with nearly 70% resigning since his inauguration. This shift away from safeguarding civil rights towards enforcing executive orders raises alarm bells about the potential rise in discrimination against marginalized communities, threatening the very essence of justice.

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The Trump administration's overhaul of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has triggered a staggering departure of attorneys, with nearly 70% resigning since his inauguration. This shift away from safeguarding civil rights towards enforcing executive orders raises alarm bells about the potential rise in discrimination against marginalized communities, threatening the very essence of justice.