Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to shutter the State Department office responsible for human rights, democracy, and refugees as part of a larger reorganization plan. Critics argue that this move downgrades the importance of these values in U.S. foreign policy and breaks with American diplomatic tradition. The office's bureaus will be merged or eliminated, including those focused on conflict, global criminal justice, and combating antisemitism. While the State Department insists that values-based initiatives will continue, critics believe the changes prioritize cutting deals with autocrats and tyrants over fundamental freedoms.