President Donald Trump has named Andrea Lucas as chair of the country's top workplace civil rights agency, the agency announced Thursday. The move signals a vote of confidence for Lucas's efforts to , and prioritize religious rights in the workplace.

First nominated to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2020 during Trump's first administration, Lucas was for a second five-year term. Democratic lawmakers and dozens of civil rights organizations , accusing her of politicizing the agency against Congress’s intent and undermining workers' civil rights. Republican senators praised her leadership, especially her commitment to rolling back Biden-era guidance on , which Lucas has argued overstepped the EEOC’s authority.

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