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EEOC Moves to End Demographic Data Collection, Sparking Debate on Civil Rights Enforcement

EEOC Moves to End Demographic Data Collection, Sparking Debate on Civil Rights Enforcement

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has voted to end a 60-year-old requirement for private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports. This decision, led by the EEOC's Republican majority, is part of President Trump's broader civil rights policy changes. The proposal will undergo a 30-day public commentary period before final approval. EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas argues that the data collection could promote racial stereotyping and discrimination. However, former Democratic EEOC commissioners and civil rights groups criticize the move, stating it will hinder the agency's ability to detect discrimination patterns and track progress since the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years

US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years

The Trump administration is seeking to toss aside a 60-year-old requirement for tens of thousands of private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports each year to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace
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US anti-bias agency moves to end employer reporting of worker race, sex data

US anti-bias agency moves to end employer reporting of worker race, sex data

By Daniel Wiessner July 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination moved on Tuesday to scrap a requirement that employers annually submit data on the race and sex of their workers, which since its adoption in the 1960s has been a cornerstone of civil rights
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US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a lower court lacked the jurisdiction to order the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, in a decision that could pave the way for his eventual re-
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Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students
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Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Historic Preservation Rules for Construction Projects

Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Historic Preservation Rules for Construction Projects

The Trump administration is proposing revisions to the rules governing historic preservation, which could facilitate the construction of President Trump's favored projects in Washington, D.C. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is considering amendments to the regulations implementing the National Historic Preservation Act. These changes would reduce the requirement for public comment, grant more authority to agencies undertaking construction projects, and alter review timelines. Critics argue that these revisions would weaken the oversight necessary to protect historical sites, effectively undermining the preservation law. The proposed changes are part of President Trump's efforts to expedite projects like the construction of a triumphal arch and renovations to significant landmarks.
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US appeals court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

US appeals court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday overturned a 2025 ruling that ordered the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, finding that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
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Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts

Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Civil rights groups said they filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over the government's attempt to restrict federal childcare and family assistance funding.
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ICE Increases Immigration Arrests Amid Controversy Over Enforcement Tactics

ICE Increases Immigration Arrests Amid Controversy Over Enforcement Tactics

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased its immigration arrests, reaching a record high of over 43,000 in June 2026, the highest under President Trump's administration. This surge in arrests is part of a broader effort to detain and deport immigrants, with daily arrest numbers peaking at 1,593 in early July. Despite the administration's focus on detaining individuals with criminal convictions, less than a third of those detained have such records, and 40% have no criminal record, being held for non-criminal immigration violations. The Department of Homeland Security has emphasized its commitment to arresting individuals with serious criminal backgrounds, although the statistics show a different picture. The enforcement operations have led to fatal incidents, including the shooting deaths of two immigrants during traffic stops in Texas and Maine. In response to these incidents, ICE officers are now required to wear body cameras during traffic stops.
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Appeals Court Reverses Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi, Allowing Deportation Efforts to Continue

Appeals Court Reverses Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi, Allowing Deportation Efforts to Continue

A federal appeals court in New York has overturned a previous decision that ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate. The court's ruling allows the Trump administration to continue its efforts to deport Mahdawi, who was arrested during a citizenship interview in April 2025. The appeals court found that the lower court judge had overstepped by intervening before the immigration process was complete. Mahdawi, who was born in a refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been a legal permanent resident of the U.S. since 2015. His arrest was part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to expel noncitizens critical of Israel. The American Civil Liberties Union, representing Mahdawi, argues that the government cannot detain or deport him while the appeals process is ongoing.
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Federal Judge Blocks President Trump's Attempt to Revoke Work Permits for Immigrants

Federal Judge Blocks President Trump's Attempt to Revoke Work Permits for Immigrants

A United States federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to revoke work permits for tens of thousands of asylum seekers and immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This decision prevents the implementation of a policy that was set to take effect imminently. The ruling came after immigrant rights groups and labor unions challenged new policies by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which were part of President Trump's tax and spending law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The lawsuit argued that these changes were made without public input, violating legal requirements. The judge's order will remain in place while further legal proceedings continue, with a decision on a longer-term injunction expected by August 5.
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California Challenges Trump Administration Over Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline

California Challenges Trump Administration Over Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline

California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federal government's approval of an oil pipeline operation off the Santa Barbara County coast. The state argues that the permit issued to Sable Offshore Corp. by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is unlawful and bypasses state regulations. This legal action is part of California's ongoing efforts to protect its coastline from oil drilling activities that conflict with its environmental policies. The lawsuit seeks to overturn the permit and prevent the restart of offshore oil rigs and pipelines that have been inactive since a major oil spill in 2015.