Harmeet Dhillon resigns as head of Justice Department civil rights division
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon resigned from the Justice Department on Thursday following the midterm elections.
Departure confirmed by attorney general
Attorney General Todd Blanche accepted her resignation in a post on X. He stated that she led the division with conviction for eighteen months.
Shift in enforcement priorities noted
Reports indicate the division dropped many cases alleging discrimination against racial minorities during her tenure. This change reoriented the mission away from traditional work protecting minority civil rights.
Staff exodus accompanies leadership change
Scores of career lawyers left the unit under her leadership, creating an exodus of expertise. Democrats are expected to use their new congressional power to investigate executive agencies soon.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Guardian
Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of DoJ’s civil rights division, reportedly steps down
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The Hill
Harmeet Dhillon resigns from DOJ in first major post-midterm exit
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