Harmeet Dhillon Resigns from Top DOJ Civil Rights Post After Midterm Elections

Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, steps down following GOP midterm losses.

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November 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Harmeet Dhillon, the controversial leader of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, has announced her resignation. Dhillon, a California lawyer who played a significant role in transforming the department under the Trump administration, cited unspecified reasons for her departure.

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