Can DOJ handle the Education Department’s civil rights workload?

"Shift in Oversight: Trump Plan to Transfer Education Department Responsibilities Raises Fears Over Civil Rights Protections A major overhaul of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is underway, with the Trump administration seeking to transfer core responsibilities to the Justice Department. The move has sparked concerns among advocates and educators, who fear that this shift will erode crucial protections for students, particularly those from marginalized communities. Critics argue that the Justice Department's priorities may not align with the Office for Civil Rights' mission to ensure equal access to education for all, potentially leaving vulnerable students without a voice. As the transfer takes place, attention is focused on what this change will mean for the nation's schools and the students they serve."

The Trump administration’s effort to transfer core responsibilities from the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights to the Justice Department is prompting a key question: What will protections ...