Question

A current event (The news article must not be more than seven days old) related to the Civil Liberties and bill of Rights? (2 paragraphs in length)

Answer 1

The United States Education Dept.’s Civil Rights Chief Kenneth L. Marcus steps down from his post. He was considered instrumental in the enforcement of the civil rights protections in the nation’s schools and universities. He is credited with overseeing the completion of sexual misconduct rules and expanding civil rights for Jewish students amid rising anti-Semitism.

Mr. Marcus was accused of four important allegations related to abuse of his authority to further his personal and political agenda. Mr. Marcus was also accused of using the office to fulfill a longstanding goal of recognizing Jewish students as a protected class under civil rights laws while undermining policies that shielded other minority populations from discrimination.

Article name - Education Dept.’s Civil Rights Chief Steps Down Amid Controversy

Published by - New York Times on July 27, 2020