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June 3, 2026
Trump Administration's Civil Rights Shift Threatens Programs for Black Students
- The Trump administration is labeling long-standing civil rights programs as discriminatory against white students, threatening funding for schools that do not comply.
- Investigations are underway into programs in Rhode Island and Iowa aimed at increasing teacher diversity, with federal support withdrawn for those mentioning diversity.
- The Los Angeles Unified School District's Black Student Achievement Plan has been forced to alter its criteria to avoid federal complaints about discrimination, raising concerns among advocates about its effectiveness.
2 Sources
- Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black studentsJun 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM · ABC News
- Trump’s civil rights shake-up sparks fury as Black student programs come under fireJun 3, 2026 at 10:32 AM · Independent