Harmeet Dhillon Confirmed to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Division

The Senate's 52-45 vote installs a Trump ally with a controversial record on voting rights and LGBTQ+ protections to oversee federal civil rights enforcement.

Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative lawyer and Trump supporter, was confirmed by the Senate to head the DOJ's Civil Rights Division in a 52-45 vote.
Senator Lisa Murkowski was the sole Republican to oppose the confirmation, joining Democrats in voting against Dhillon.
Dhillon has a history of challenging voting rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies through her legal work.
Civil rights groups and legal scholars have criticized Dhillon's record, arguing it conflicts with the division's mission to protect marginalized communities.
Under Dhillon's leadership, the division is expected to shift focus toward conservative priorities, including opposition to DEI policies and revisiting enforcement of voting and LGBTQ+ rights.

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