From Progress to Regression: The Dangerous Rollback of Civil Rights Protections

Donald Trump's new executive order eliminates substantial civil rights protections which reverse many years of advancements that had been established to ensure equality and opportunities for every American citizen. Through a facade of “restoring merit,” Trump removed protective measures which ensured minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income communities received protection against discrimination.

What was rolled back?

Executive Order 11246, first issued by Lyndon Johnson, which prohibi...