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Leaders urge action in 2026: "We are on the brink of tyranny and authoritarianism"

A year into President Trump's second term, civil rights leaders say the nation is entering a more volatile phase for civil rights enforcement and democratic norms — and they're no longer waiting for signals from Washington. They're suing, organizing, and drawing new lines around power, protest and equal protection.

The big picture: Civil rights leaders say the country isn't facing a single crisis — but a convergence of legal, economic and democratic threats.


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