Witness says Education DepartmentOffice for Civil Rights operating at reduced capacity after staff cuts An unidentified speaker told the House Committee on Education and Workforce Democrats that nearly half of Office for Civil Rights staff were fired since January 2025, that seven of 12 regional offices have closed, and that harassment or discrimination cases have not been resolved since "Trump returned to office."

The Office for Civil Rights is on life support, with staff slashed and regional offices shut down, leaving students vulnerable to unchecked discrimination.

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