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How Trump reshaped the DOJ's Civil Rights Division to serve his agenda

The Civil Rights Division, long the crown jewel of the Justice Department, has been radically reshaped under President Trump, using its enforcement powers to pursue the president's MAGA agenda.

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Ryan Lucas
Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.
Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.

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