Trump Administration and Courts Weaken Civil Rights Enforcement

Federal policies and conservative courts are increasingly restricting civil rights enforcement across the United States.

The administration is shifting legal strategies to claim that policies supporting marginalized groups are themselves discriminatory. This approach marks a sharp break from past bipartisan efforts and faces growing hurdles in conservative courts. Advocates warn these changes severely restrict the enforcement of constitutional rights.

• The approachPolicies designed to help historically marginalized communities are being reframed as discriminatory.
• The contextThe current strategy marks a significant departure from decades of bipartisan support for civil rights.