Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, joined a discussion highlighting the dramatic policy shift by the Trump administration's DOJ in enforcing equal protection laws. This move, which led to the resignation of over 100 lawyers from the civil rights division, has prompted civil rights groups to voice concerns about undermined protections in employment, housing, and education.

On February 19, 2025, the National Urban League, alongside other civil rights organizations, filed a lawsuit challenging executive orders issued by the Trump Administration that undermine diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, and target marginalized communities.

On February 19, 2025, the National Urban League, in coalition with other civil rights organizations, initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The litigation includes multiple motions and court orders, reflecting the organization's proactive stance against policies perceived as authoritarian and a commitment to defending civil rights.

At its annual conference in New Orleans, National Urban League President Marc H. Morial urged allies to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and to actively oppose the conservative 'Project 2025' agenda, which he described as a blueprint for white supremacy and authoritarianism. Morial’s remarks also criticized companies that have backtracked on DEI initiatives, framing their actions as a betrayal to democratic values and progressive business practices.

At an event held at Morehouse College on April 18, 2023, the National Urban League released its annual 'State of Black America' report. The report warns of a growing crisis of hate and extremism across the country, criticizes efforts to erase Black historical contributions — including a noted block in Florida on African American studies — and calls attention to the damaging impact of extremist narratives on democracy. This public stance serves as a robust anti-extremist message promoting social justice and inclusive history.

On April 18, 2023, the National Urban League released its annual 'State of Black America' report, warning of the destructive impact of domestic hate and far-right extremism. The report criticizes efforts to limit African American studies, labeling them as hate-driven and a threat to democratic values, and calls for standing up against these measures.

On April 17, 2023, the National Urban League released its report “Democracy in Peril: Confronting the Threat Within” which highlights the surge in racial violence and right-wing extremism targeting Black Americans, and condemns actions such as the removal of Black Democratic legislators in Tennessee. The report calls attention to numerous antidemocratic practices, positioning the organization in active opposition to authoritarian and extremist policies.

The National Urban League’s 2023 State of Black America report warns of rising police brutality and extremist infiltration within law enforcement and the military, highlighting the threat of white supremacist ideologies and calling for strong democratic defenses.

On December 23, 2022, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, issued a statement celebrating Congress' Omnibus Spending package, which funds community projects and safeguards democracy through initiatives such as the Electoral Counts Act and the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act. Morial also highlighted the need for further work on issues like expanding the child tax credit and addressing sentencing disparities, reflecting a continued commitment to protecting marginalized communities and promoting economic and social justice.