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Education Office's Failures Leave Sexual Violence Victims Voiceless

1/20/2026

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Education Office Decline

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) faced significant setbacks under U.S. President Donald Trump after mass layoffs.
The office opened fewer than 10 investigations into sexual violence since last March, down from dozens previously.
Critics say the office is now ineffective and leaves victims with limited options for accountability.
In 2024 the office received over 1,000 complaints related to sexual violence, with many remaining unresolved due to a backlog.
Advocates warn that dismantling the office threatens civil rights progress and reverses decades of gains.

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Cohen Alleges Pressure

Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to U.S. President Donald Trump, says prosecutors pressured him to testify.
Cohen alleges New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg pursued evidence solely to convict Trump.
The Substack post states that Letitia James and Alvin Bragg disregarded testimony that contradicted their narrative.
Cohen states MSNBC has not covered his allegations, and he warns against political prosecutions.

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Education Office Decline

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) faced significant setbacks under U.S. President Donald Trump after mass layoffs.
The office opened fewer than 10 investigations into sexual violence since last March, down from dozens previously.
Critics say the office is now ineffective and leaves victims with limited options for accountability.
In 2024 the office received over 1,000 complaints related to sexual violence, with many remaining unresolved due to a backlog.
Advocates warn that dismantling the office threatens civil rights progress and reverses decades of gains.

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