# The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US

https://mins.news/en/item/109029

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-21 07:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/21/the-right-to-enforce-civil-rights-is-under-attack-in-the-us?traffic_source=rss

> The article says the Trump administration and conservative courts are narrowing the ability of individuals and advocacy groups to sue over rights violations. The Supreme Court is set to consider whether employees at federally funded universities may sue under Title IX over alleged workplace sex discrimination; the administration argues they may not. The article warns that restricting private lawsuits could leave enforcement increasingly to government. It also describes disputes over voter protections and the broader argument that private suits need clear congressional authorization.