On Thursday, Human Rights Watch released a 112-page report documenting the reduction

On Thursday, Human Rights Watch released a 112-page report documenting the reduction in civil rights enforcement by US federal agencies during President Donald Trump’s second term from January 2025 to early 2026. The report found that staffing cuts and directives under Trump have weakened agencies like the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, leading to fewer cases pursued and a halt in investigations involving sexual harassment and transgender rights. Agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights at the Education Department saw significant declines in staff and case handling, leaving many communities without federal support against discrimination.