Trump dismantles civil rights office that monitored contractor discrimination

A little‑known federal office was created to examine bias in government contracting. The office spent decades tracking potential discrimination. Its investigations covered a wide range of contractor practices. The Trump administration ordered the office to cease operations. The shutdown removes a key tool for workplace bias oversight. Critics argue this limits scrutiny of contractor conduct. The move aligns with broader deregulation efforts by the administration. Observers will watch for impacts on civil‑rights enforcement.