Cornell Case Highlights Drop in Resolved Sexual Assault Cases Under Trump
- Posted on October 6, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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A Cornell University case study reveals a significant decline in sexual assault investigations and resolutions during the Trump administration. The shift in enforcement priorities moved away from addressing campus sexual misconduct allegations toward other policy areas, including restrictions on transgender student protections. This change reflects broader policy reorientation within federal civil rights enforcement agencies and raises concerns about institutional accountability in handling sexual violence cases on college campuses.
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Cornell Case Highlights Drop in Resolved Sexual Assault Cases Under Trump
The administration has shifted its enforcement of a civil rights law from allegations of sexual misconduct to issues like blocking protections for transgender students. continue reading...