Trump's Terms

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

Trump's Terms

Show Notes

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. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.

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