Anti-DEI Official to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Office, Indicating Policy Shift

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Published: 2026-11-12
Category: education
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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A Trump administration official known for opposing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives has been appointed to lead the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Office. This appointment, coupled with the DOJ assuming more civil rights enforcement from the Department of Education, suggests a significant shift in federal oversight of civil rights within educational institutions.

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