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Alarm at Changes to Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office Prompts ‘Exodus’

Last updated: April 28, 2025 1:15 pm
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The Justice Department’s civil rights division is experiencing a mass exodus of lawyers and staff members under the Trump administration’s new leadership. The administration’s aggressive pursuit of cases against Ivy League schools, other educational institutions, and liberal cities has led to a wave of departures, with over 100 lawyers expected to resign by Monday.

The division, traditionally tasked with protecting the constitutional rights of minority communities and marginalized individuals, is undergoing a fundamental shift in its priorities. Instead of simply modifying its work direction, as is typical during transitions between administrations, the Trump administration is determined to reshape the division into an enforcement arm for the president’s agenda.

The current administration’s focus on ending what they perceive as “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has raised concerns among current and former lawyers within the division. The new leadership’s emphasis on pursuing cases against transgender inmates, liberal cities with gun restrictions, and college campuses involved in protests has led to alarm and criticism from those familiar with the division’s work.

The departures within the civil rights division are not only impacting its ability to carry out its traditional work but also raising questions about its compliance with existing consent decrees with police departments. With career staff members expressing concerns about the division’s priorities aligning with anti-discrimination laws and legal precedents, the future direction of the division remains uncertain.

As the administration continues to reassign lawyers within the division to focus on issues such as antisemitism on college campuses and protecting women in sports, the division is facing challenges in maintaining its core mission of enforcing federal civil rights laws. The rapid turnover and reassignments within the division are causing disruptions and uncertainty among the remaining staff members.

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In conclusion, the changes underway in the Justice Department’s civil rights division signal a significant departure from its traditional role and mission. The mass exodus of lawyers and staff members, coupled with the administration’s new priorities, are reshaping the division in ways that are concerning to those familiar with its work. The impact of these changes on the division’s ability to protect the rights of marginalized communities and uphold anti-discrimination laws remains to be seen.

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