A U.S. federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore plaques and memorials related to slavery and racial discrimination that were previously removed. The removals, initiated during the Trump presidency, aimed to downplay aspects of America’s history concerning slavery and its aftermath. The judge ruled that altering historical records is unlawful, stating history should not be rewritten. The lawsuit was brought by groups advocating for the preservation of accurate historical representation. The administration had removed interpretive signs at national parks and monuments detailing the history of slavery. This decision marks a setback for efforts to minimize the visibility of these sensitive historical topics and reinforces the importance of acknowledging the full scope of American history. The ruling compels the National Park Service to reinstate the removed materials.