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Trump Nominates Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights

Dec 10, 2024, 12:07 AM

President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Harmeet K. Dhillon, an Indian-American attorney, to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. Dhillon, a prominent election lawyer, CEO of the Center for American Liberty, and vice chair of the California Republican Party, has been a steadfast advocate for civil liberties and free speech. She has represented President Trump in election law cases and has taken on Big Tech companies over censorship issues. Dhillon has also defended religious freedoms, representing Christians who were prevented from praying together during COVID-19 restrictions. Additionally, she has defended detransitioners in lawsuits against medical professionals involved in pediatric gender-transition procedures. Her nomination signals a commitment to protecting constitutional rights and addressing issues within the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.