Trump fires nearly entire civil rights branch of DHS amid immigration crackdown

In a significant move, the civil rights division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was placed on a two-month leave, with employees given an ultimatum to seek new employment or face termination by May by the Trump administration, as per reports.

These actions are reportedly part of a broader initiative to remove internal oversight and civil rights protections within government agencies, ensuring that policies align with the administration’s stricter approach to immigration enforcement.

According to the reports, the closure of the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties has drawn attention due to concerns about transparency, particularly regarding the administration’s intensified immigration policies.

Trump’s second-term strategy focuses on consolidating power within his administration by appointing officials who fully support his immigration agenda, minimising internal opposition to his policies.