Trump Administration Shutters DHS Civil Rights Divisions, Prompting Legal and Political Fallout

The closures, impacting over 100 employees, remove key oversight mechanisms in immigration enforcement and accelerate deportation efforts.

• The Department of Homeland Security has closed three civil rights divisions that addressed complaints about detention conditions and citizenship delays.
• Over 100 affected employees were given 60 days to find new jobs or face termination, as the divisions are dismantled.
• Critics, including Democrats and former officials, argue the closures weaken accountability and expose migrants to potential abuses.
• The closures align with President Trump's broader immigration policy goals, including expedited deportations under the 'Alien Enemies Act.'
• Legal challenges and public scrutiny over the policy's implications for oversight and the rule of law are ongoing.

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