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Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

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Trump ’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases.

Attorneys in the Civil Rights Division were ordered not to file any new complaints, amicus briefs or other court papers “until further notice” Another memo directed attorneys to notify leadership of any settlements or consent decrees that were finalized by the Biden administration.