Parents and Advocates Sue Education Department Over Civil Rights Office Cuts

The lawsuit alleges that Trump administration policies have crippled the Office for Civil Rights, leaving discrimination complaints unaddressed.

A class-action lawsuit filed by two parents and the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates accuses the Education Department of obstructing its Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
The suit claims mass layoffs, including the closure of seven regional OCR offices, have left the department unable to investigate civil rights complaints effectively.
The plaintiffs argue that the department's actions violate the Fifth Amendment and seek an injunction to restore OCR's capacity to process complaints equitably.
The lawsuit highlights a shift in OCR's priorities under the Trump administration, including investigations into alleged discrimination against white and cisgender students while neglecting other cases.
A separate lawsuit by 21 Democratic attorneys general challenges the administration's authority to implement the layoffs and reduce the department's functions.