Civil Rights
Dec. 8, 2025
Trump administration elevates gun rights to top tier of civil rights enforcement
A new Second Amendment Rights Section within the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division marks a dramatic shift in federal priorities, placing gun ownership alongside traditional civil rights protections for racial discrimination and equal protection under the law.
William Slomanson
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Email: bills@tjsl.edu
On Dec. 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice uploaded its new Second Amendment Rights Section into its Civil Rights Division. The mission is "to redefine civil rights with policies championed by conservatives, a departure from traditional civil rights issues including racial discrimination and policing." "US Justice Department plan...
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