Apple News Today How Trump has flipped the meaning of civil rights
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Aug 26, 2025 The podcast dives into how Trump's administration has altered the meaning of civil rights in education, highlighting the impact of staffing cuts and discrimination case backlogs. It also covers the grim realities in Gaza, where airstrikes tragically claimed civilian lives, including journalists. Discussions extend to the aging U.S. labor market and challenges from restrictive immigration policies, as economists warn of potential economic risks. Lastly, political controversies surrounding the Federal Reserve and a groundbreaking pig-to-human lung transplant add a unique twist.
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Civil Rights Office Severely Understaffed
- The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights lost more than half its staff, creating a surge in unresolved cases.
- Attorneys now juggle hundreds of complaints, delaying routine discrimination and disability investigations.
Delayed Justice In A School Discipline Case
- A Black student got a harsher punishment than a white peer for the same vape incident, and her case stalled after the regional office closed.
- The mother was told the probe was nearly complete in December but now doesn't know when it will resolve.
Civil Rights Enforcement Reinterpreted
- The department has shifted how it interprets civil rights, focusing on actions that allegedly give advantages rather than remedy discrimination.
- Investigations now target programs meant to address inequities, changing enforcement priorities.