Federal Agencies Drop Long‑Standing Discrimination Cases Following Trump Directive

President Trump issued an order urging agencies to scale back historic anti‑discrimination rules. Several federal departments responded by closing ongoing discrimination lawsuits. The cases in question date back several decades. Agency officials said the move aligns with the administration’s policy goals. Civil‑rights groups criticized the decision as a step backward. Legal experts note the potential impact on protected classes. The agencies cited executive guidance as the basis for their actions. Observers will watch for any judicial challenges to the policy shift.