Trump Nominates Prominent Attorney Harmeet Dhillon to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Division

Dec 10, 2024, 12:04 AM

President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated California-based attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. Dhillon, a prominent attorney and a member of California's Republican National Committee, has represented Trump in the past and is known for her work in defending civil liberties. She has taken on major technology companies over alleged censorship of free speech and represented Christians who faced restrictions during COVID-19 lockdowns. In his announcement, Trump stated that Dhillon has consistently stood up to protect cherished civil liberties.