The U.S. Education Department is restoring 260+ Office for Civil Rights staff after layoffs. A court case highlighted students facing discrimination due to OCR closures. Civil rights advocates raised concerns about student access to education.
Education faces challenges: court disputes over civil rights, immigration enforcement near schools, student detentions, declining enrollment, and discrimination allegations. Trump era policies impact students.
The Education Department faces a lawsuit over OCR workplace changes, mass layoffs, and high case dismissals. Concerns raised about civil rights enforcement and agency responsibilities.
Education Department ordered to restore laid-off OCR staff after layoffs halt civil rights investigations. Discrimination complaints backlog grows, sparking legal action and concern for students.
States are challenging the Education Department's threat to cut funding over DEI programs. Attorneys general argue the department's actions misinterpret Title VI and violate constitutional principles.
