Back

CIVIL RIGHTS UNDONE.

  • Published In: Atlantic, 2024, v. 333, n. 1. P. 52 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: NEWKIRK II, VANN R. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a proposed rule change by former Attorney General Bill Barr in late 2020 that aimed to eliminate the "disparate impact" standard used by the Justice Department to address discrimination cases. This change, which was overshadowed by the events of January 6, represented a significant effort by the Trump administration to dismantle civil rights protections established since the 1960s. The article highlights the importance of disparate impact theory in combating discrimination, as it allows for the identification of discriminatory practices that may not be overtly malicious but still disproportionately affect marginalized groups. It warns that if Trump were to return to power, he could further undermine civil rights enforcement, potentially leading to lasting damage to the legal frameworks that protect against discrimination. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Atlantic. 2024/01, Vol. 333, Issue 1, p52
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1072-7825
  • Accession Number:174555430
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Atlantic is the property of Atlantic Media Company and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.