Trump Administration Halts Civil Rights Cases at Justice Department

A directive has paused all ongoing investigations and legal actions by the Civil Rights Division, raising concerns over the future of anti-discrimination enforcement.

• The U.S. Justice Department, under President Donald Trump, has ordered the temporary suspension of all active cases handled by the Civil Rights Division.
• The directive aims to ensure unified legal positions across the federal government, according to a memo cited by the Washington Post.
• The Civil Rights Division, established in 1957, addresses systemic discrimination, including police brutality, workplace bias, educational inequality, and voting rights violations.
• Notable past investigations by the division include the probe into the Minneapolis Police Department following George Floyd's death in 2020.
• Pam Bondi, Trump's nominee for Attorney General, awaits Senate confirmation, leaving uncertainty over the division's future leadership and direction.

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