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Justice Department shuts down dozens of old desegregation cases in one sweep

The Justice Department says it is dismissing more than 50 long-running desegregation cases, a move that instantly raised alarms about whether the administration is treating civil-rights enforcement like dead paperwork instead of an active obligation.

Why it matters: Civil-rights retreat

First recorded Sep 27, 2026·Meaningfully updated 4 hrs ago

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