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A civil rights group has filed a complaint alleging widespread antisemitism in the Lake Washington School District, prompting an investigation into the district’s policies and response to reported incidents.
A federal judge has halted immigration arrests in Washington DC carried out without warrants or probable cause, ruling the practices unconstitutional and raising major questions over enforcement tactics.
The Education Department has moved to reinstate recently fired attorneys as its civil rights office struggles with a mounting complaint backlog, raising concerns over staffing and enforcement.
The Education Department’s layoffs are striking key offices overseeing special education and civil rights enforcement, raising concerns about protections for vulnerable students nationwide.
Federal education officials laid off earlier this year are returning to work, aiming to reduce a mounting backlog of civil rights complaints, EdWeek reports, amid scrutiny over enforcement.
The U.S. Education Department has notified over 250 civil rights staffers of layoffs, raising concerns about enforcement capacity and potential impacts on student discrimination cases.