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Landmark civil rights laws like Title IX were created decades ago to protect marginalized groups from discrimination in schools. But today, the Trump administration is using these same laws to challenge protections for transgender students and programs that support students of color, arguing that its interpretation is the one that prevents discrimination. with schools facing the potential loss of millions in federal funding. Today on our show, we are checking in with Professor Tamara Rice Lave to help us understand this dramatic shift in civil rights enforcement. Recorded on September 11, 2025.