Consider This from NPR A civil rights organization declares a 'state of emergency' in the U.S.
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Jul 22, 2025 Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League and a longtime advocate for civil rights, discusses the alarming declaration of a 'state of emergency' for Black Americans amid recent policy changes. He highlights the rollbacks in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that threaten decades of progress. Morial calls attention to urgent civil rights issues, such as photosuppression and unequal opportunities, emphasizing the need for reform and citizen engagement as the nation confronts these challenges.
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State of Emergency Declared
- The National Urban League declares a state of emergency due to an unprecedented attack on 70 years of civil rights progress.
- The administration's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and social support programs threatens equal opportunity and democracy.
Policy Weaponizes Inequality
- The Trump administration's executive orders seek to dismantle enforcement of civil rights through agencies and courts.
- This broad policy effort weaponizes public policy against racial justice and equal opportunity.
DOJ Civil Rights Division Shift
- The DOJ Civil Rights Division claims to enforce law fairly but suspends civil rights cases and undermines police accountability.
- This approach signals a shift from protecting rights to targeting political enemies.