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Trump Admin Bringing Back Civil Rights Staff, Backlog Remains
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The Trump administration reinstates Education Department employees, previously set for layoffs, to tackle a growing backlog of discrimination complaints from students and families. These staffers, from the Office for Civil Rights, will help clear the accumulated cases, despite ongoing legal battles that could still lead to their eventual layoffs. The departments workforce has significantly decreased since Trumps presidency, causing delays in addressing complaints.
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