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Justice4Students

Why Now?

Civil rights enforcement is failing students—especially those from marginalized communities.

Delays at OCR leave students vulnerable, silenced, and unprotected.

It’s time to act, and we’re building the movement to do it.

How You Can Help Make a Difference

Ways to Get Involved

Attend or Co-host events. Speak at rallies. Share your story. Partner with us.

 

Support the Legal Defense and Education Fund to help fight abuses of power and protect those who dare to stand up for justice.

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Our Team

Meet Our Executive Team

WHO'S THE WOLF? WHO'S THE SHEEP? YOU DECIDE!

EXPOSING THE WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHES

The Impact of Closing OCR Regional Offices

The Impact of Closing OCR Regional Offices

President Donald Trump's decision to close several regional offices of the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) was presented by his administration as a move toward greater efficiency. Citing long-standing problems like bureaucratic delays, case backlogs, and internal inefficiencies, the administration argued that consolidating operations would create a leaner, faster, and more focused agency to address the most serious civil rights...

A Broken System

A Broken System

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has consistently failed to provide justice for victims of sexual harassment, violence, retaliation and other injustices in educational institutions, offering minimal, one-size-fits-all solutions that protect institutions rather than support students. The system itself is broken—OCR’s inaction perpetuates the cycle of abuse and lets institutions continue violating their obligations without facing the consequences they deserve.

Why the DOJ Should Oversee Civil Rights in Education

Why the DOJ Should Oversee Civil Rights in Education

The closure of several regional offices of the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) under the Trump administration exposed deep vulnerabilities in how educational civil rights are enforced. With fewer offices, slower investigations, and limited access for rural and underserved communities, it became clear that the OCR, even before the closures, struggled with longstanding...

Why We Exist

#Justice4Students

We exist to expose, document, and disrupt systemic discrimination in education by amplifying the voices of underserved students, holding institutions accountable through data, and advocating for faster, stronger civil rights enforcement. Every student deserves a safe and inclusive learning environment—no exceptions.

Community Story Collection

Provide a secure platform for students and families to report discrimination. Use these stories to elevate issues ignored by current systems.

Access to Support

Refer affected students to legal aid, mental health resources, and advocacy support. Collaborate with grassroots organizations to expand impact.

Advocacy & Policy Reform

Push for reforms including the transfer of enforcement from OCR to DOJ. Publish white papers and action briefs for lawmakers and education leaders.

Data Transparency

Analyze and publish disparities in discipline, funding, access, and protections.

Engagement & Education

Host events, rallies, and webinars to build a grassroots coalition. Partner with schools, civil rights groups, and student organizations.

Join Us

Co-host events. Speak at rallies. Share your story. Partner with us.

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