Investigations into campus sexual violence by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights have dropped sharply since the Trump administration’s staffing cuts, according to AP reporting and agency data. The office opened fewer than 10 new sexual‑violence cases in the past year while its backlog ballooned above 25,000 complaints. Agency resources have been redirected toward Title IX complaints tied to transgender‑athlete policies—nearly 50 such cases—leaving survivors and advocates with reduced federal recourse. The decline in voluntary agreements and resolution activity means many students who filed complaints may face civil suits or no remedy at the federal level. Legal and compliance teams at institutions say the shift complicates internal Title IX processes and raises questions about where students should seek redress. Observers warn the change will shape campus grievance handling and exposure for years to come.