Harmeet Dhillon, Leader of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Unit, Resigns

Harmeet Dhillon has resigned as the head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division after eighteen months in the role. Her tenure was characterized by staff departures, controversy, and a shift in priorities. Dhillon moved away from the division's historic mission of combating discrimination against Black people, focusing instead on diversity initiatives and campus antisemitism. This strategic reshaping of the DOJ Civil Rights Division occurred before her departure from the leadership position within the federal agency.