Trump Alters Civil Rights Focus, Prioritizes Religious Freedom

In his first 100 days of his new term, President Donald Trump has aggressively rolled back civil rights and diversity initiatives, fundamentally shifting the government's approach away from the focus of the past six decades. The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, originally established to protect American rights, has repurposed its mission to combat anti-Christian bias, antisemitism, and so-called 'woke ideology.' Top administration officials have boasted about removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, ceasing funding for projects with DEI policies, and pressuring universities to drop such initiatives. Critics argue that these moves dismantle longstanding efforts to address historical injustices and threaten democratic norms, with some experts describing the actions as authoritarian and an assault on established government processes. Public protests have emerged in response, highlighting widespread concern over the abrupt policy changes. The administration’s unapologetic stance marks a pivotal departure from previous commitments to civil rights and inclusion.