Trump’s Education Department fixates on antisemitism, ignoring civil rights protections for other marginalized students

The Trump administration’s new focus on antisemitism complaints in schools raises concerns about the neglect of other civil rights issues, such as racial, disability, and LGBTQ+ discrimination. With the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights prioritizing antisemitism, experts fear marginalized student groups could lose essential protections. Former officials warn that narrowing the focus undermines the broader mission of upholding civil rights for all students, potentially deepening existing disparities in US education, as reported by the Associated Press.