Trump Nominates Harmeet Dhillon to Overhaul DOJ Civil Rights Division

The nominee is poised to reverse Biden-era civil rights policies, focusing on conservative priorities like free speech, transgender issues, and election laws.

Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative attorney and Trump ally, has been nominated to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
Dhillon's nomination signals a shift in priorities, with plans to challenge diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and transgender protections established under the Biden administration.
She has a history of representing high-profile conservative causes, including lawsuits against gender-affirming care for minors and cases involving free speech and religious freedom.
If confirmed, Dhillon is expected to pivot the division's focus toward defending policies aligned with conservative views on civil rights, including challenges to voting and policing reforms.
The Civil Rights Division's approach to federal cases, including those concerning transgender rights and election laws, is anticipated to shift significantly under Dhillon's leadership.