A lawsuit was filed against the Education Department for severe cuts to its Office for Civil Rights. The plaintiffs, which include parents of disabled students and a disability rights group, argue that these cuts are discriminatory and undermine the office's ability to fulfill its obligations. The suit alleges that the Trump administration has prioritized complaints from white males while effectively sidelining complaints from women, L.G.B.T.Q. students, and students of color. With staff halved, many cases are on hold, raising concerns about the integrity and neutrality of the office.
The Education Department's deep cuts to the Office for Civil Rights are alleged to discriminate against disabled students, women, L.G.B.T.Q. individuals, and students of color, as the lawsuit claims.
The lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of persistently prioritizing cases from white male individuals while leaving complaints from marginalized groups unresolved.
By halving the office's staff and closing regional branches, the administration has paralyzed the agency's ability to review and investigate civil rights complaints.
The plaintiffs argue that the Education Department's actions hinder the processing of civil rights complaints, thereby politicizing the Office for Civil Rights and undermining its neutrality.
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