One of the most effective and enduring institutions won by the Civil Rights Movement – the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice – is under assault.

Jack Nichols (center), followed by Frank Kameny, and Lilli Vincenz, protesting with others outside the White House in 1965.

Policies meant to protect the communities most affected by pollution were deemed "illegal" by his administration.

The former Manhattanite is using the perch of the presidency to influence projects and policy in his native state.

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President Donald Trump recently ordered federal agencies not to enforce laws that prohibit policies and practices with ...

The fight to remove “Lost Cause” memorials suffered some setbacks in part due to the Trump administration’s efforts to whitewash history.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A veteran activist of the Civil Rights Movement said he was notified by the Smithsonian Institution that ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A suspect whom authorities have linked to white supremacist movements has been arrested in the March ...

Trump put his trust in Dhillon to enforce his culture agenda, a mission that involves reorienting the historic civil rights office.

As President Donald Trump celebrates his first 100 days back in office, civil rights groups in Atlanta say a new movement is ...

Civil Rights Act aimed to prevent workplace discrimination. Trump says it promotes bias and will stop enforcing it.