Trump Modi Avoid Discussing Minority Rights During Meeting in Washington: When U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Washington on Thursday, the conversation ranged from weapons sales to trade agreements. However, notably absent from their public remarks was any mention of human rights or the treatment of minorities in India, … Read more
What’s Next for the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Under a Trump Administration: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has been a cornerstone in protecting civil rights since it opened its doors in 1980. It enforces federal civil rights laws across U.S. public schools and most colleges and universities that receive federal … Read more
60 Years of Progress in Expanding Rights Is Being Rolled Back by Trump: For many Americans, Donald Trump’s flurry of executive orders in the early days of his second term might seem like an unprecedented effort to undo democracy itself—stripping away the rights and freedoms of countless citizens. But the truth is, this isn’t new. … Read more
“Déjà vu All Over Again”: Trump Orders US Withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council: On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump made headlines once again, signing an executive order that would pull the United States out of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). This executive order, titled “Withdrawing the United States from and Ending … Read more
Freezing Support for Democracy and Human Rights Activists Undermines U.S. Interests: While much of the world’s focus has been on the immediate humanitarian and security fallout of former President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze foreign aid, there’s another critical consequence—one that’s getting far less attention but could have profound long-term effects. The freeze also halts … Read more
Myanmar: Reckless US Aid Freeze Puts Human Rights and Lives at Risk: When the United States abruptly halted foreign aid funding, it didn’t just pause bureaucratic processes—it put thousands of lives at immediate risk. Refugees, civilians in conflict zones, and those fleeing persecution in Myanmar now face a dire humanitarian crisis, with hospitals shutting down, … Read more
The Targeted Chaos of Trump’s Attacks Against International Human Rights Law and Justice: When we look back at history, there are moments that define how governments interact with global standards of justice and human rights. Donald Trump’s second term in office has seen some of the most forceful and unapologetic attacks on international human rights … Read more
Trump’s Ban on Transgender Athletes: Former President Donald Trump’s recent executive order barring transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams has left schools in a difficult position. The order threatens to strip federal funding from schools that do not comply, raising big questions about enforcement and the real-world consequences of noncompliance. This move is … Read more