Urban League Issues Strong Response to Trump's Civil Rights Criticism

Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, has proclaimed a “state of emergency” regarding civil rights policies, in response to the Trump administration's actions. The recent annual State of Black America report from the League asserts that these policies threaten to dismantle years of civil rights advancements. White House spokesman Harrison Fields countered that civil rights groups opposing the administration promote divisiveness while the president aims to unite the nation. However, the Urban League's findings highlight attempts to diminish federal agencies and reverse diversity initiatives, warning of a homogenized workforce and education system that marginalizes those outside a narrow framework. The report emphasizes that unchecked actions could erode decades of progress for African Americans and other marginalized communities. It critiques Project 2025, a proposal by the Heritage Foundation, which influences executive orders pushing right-wing agendas. The Urban League also holds corporations and social media accountable for regressing on diversity commitments. Civil rights organizations are now gearing up for legal challenges and mobilizing for the 2026 midterms.