Harmeet Dhillon steps down as the Justice Department’s civil rights chief, saying the White House asked her to wait until after the midterm elections.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is stepping down as head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. She said she decided to leave weeks before Republicans’ losses in the midterm elections, and that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles asked her to wait until after the vote. “I wasn’t asked to resign,” Dhillon said. […]
Harmeet Dhillon steps down from the Department of Justice
The first prominent resignation from the Trump administration following the midterm elections has come from the Justice Department. Harmeet Dhillon, who led its Civil Rights Division, is leaving the post. During her 18 months in the role, Dhillon reshaped the division’s priorities, emphasizing Second Amendment and religious rights, alleged discrimination against Asian and white students […]
Harmeet Dhillon: ‘Primary Concern’ Is Corporate Bias Against Americans
Investigation into Anti-American Discrimination The Justice Department’s civil rights section is looking into multiple claims of discrimination against Americans by hiring managers and their companies, according to Harmeet Dhillon, the U.S. assistant attorney general for civil rights. In a conversation with streamer Sara Gonzales on September 2, Dhillon emphasized, “We’ve definitely ramped this up significantly; […]
Harmeet Dhillon Reacts to Semi-Automatic Ban in US Territory Following Important Decision
Federal Judge Asked to Block Virgin Islands Firearm Ban On Wednesday, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon’s Civil Rights Division filed a request with a federal judge to prevent the Virgin Islands from enforcing a new ban on modern semi-automatic firearms. The firearms laws in the Virgin Islands have faced significant criticism during the second Trump […]
Harmeet Dhillon: Without the Second Amendment, People Are Vulnerable
Second Amendment Protections Discussed by Harmeet Dhillon In a recent conversation with Breitbart News, Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, emphasized the significance of Second Amendment protections, suggesting that individuals without these rights are essentially “sitting ducks.” Our discussion began with reflections on the founding of the nation. Dhillon highlighted how the […]
Harmeet Dhillon states that the DOJ is addressing delays in Virginia gun checks.
The Justice Department’s chief prosecutor has addressed concerns from Virginia residents and former officials from the Trump administration regarding the slow pace of background checks, particularly after a judge temporarily blocked a significant “assault weapons” ban intended to begin Wednesday. This uproar is occurring as Richmond joins other Democratic-led cities aiming to tighten restrictions surrounding […]
Harmeet Dhillon criticizes Giants and initiates a DOJ Pride hate investigation
Federal officials are looking into claims that Christian players may have felt pressured to wear Pride-themed hats. Harmeet Dhillon, who heads the civil rights division at the Justice Department, criticized Major League Baseball (MLB) and the San Francisco Giants for what she sees as a “double standard” regarding religious expression. “It doesn’t really matter how […]
Harmeet Dhillon suggests MLB could face legal issues for cautioning Giants players: ‘Un-American’
San Francisco Giants and Pride Night Controversy The San Francisco Giants have generated significant attention in the baseball community this past week, notably after their Pride Night game on June 12. As has become tradition, the Giants donned special hats adorned with a rainbow logo. This year, however, there was noticeable dissent among players. Sam […]
Harmeet Dhillon Talks About Trump’s Justice Department Approach to Challenging Democratic Gun Restrictions
A senior official has revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Trump administration plans to bring a Second Amendment case before the Supreme Court, as reported on Monday. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon mentioned that the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, established on December 4, 2025, is pursuing a lawsuit against […]
Harmeet Dhillon: ‘Assault Weapons’ Is Simply a Fabricated Category
Discussion on “Assault Weapons” Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, recently spoke with a Washington Bureau of Gun Control, claiming that the term “assault weapon” is merely a “made-up category.” In her remarks, Dhillon addressed Denver’s ban on what are referred to as “assault rifles,” including the widely used AR-15. She emphasized, “It’s […]