Federal civil rights laws give effect to the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection of the law. Yet, despite the pressing need to address racial inequality in this country, the Trump Administration is taking aim at civil rights laws and efforts to advance environmental justice. This session will highlight strategies for affirming our national commitment to enforcing civil rights in this time of federal retreat and retrenchment. Discussion will touch on short and long-term legal, legislative, and communications strategies at local, state, and federal levels.
