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Exodus at Trump's Justice Dept
Three senior Justice Department officials resign after midterm election losses.
In brief
Three senior Justice Department officials resign after midterm election losses. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon and two others resigned from the US Justice Department following Trump's midterm election defeats. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Resignations announced
Three senior US Justice Department officials resigned following Trump's midterm election losses.
Civil rights chief resigns
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon resigned after failed voter registration list efforts.
National security head resigns
Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Eisenberg resigned from the department.
Florida prosecutor resigns
US Attorney Jason Reding Quinones resigned after investigating conspiracy allegations against Trump.
Departures reflect tensions
The resignations show ongoing tensions within the department under Trump over cases against perceived adversaries.
Key case involving Comey
James Comey, former FBI director, was indicted in April for allegedly threatening Trump's life in an Instagram post.
What to remember
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon and two others resigned from the US Justice Department following Trump's midterm election defeats.
