DOJ Civil Rights Head Resigns Post Midterms

DOJ Civil Rights Head Resigns

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, has resigned.

“Today, I accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who led the Civil Rights Division with conviction the past 18 months.”

Official Confirmation

Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the news in a post on X Thursday, saying she 'led the Civil Rights Division with conviction the past 18 months.'

“She has defended the civil liberties of every American and enforced the law without fear or favor.”

Resignation Timing

Sources previously told Bloomberg she planned to step down after the midterm elections, in which Democrats flipped both the House and the Senate in their favor.

“Sources previously told bloomberg she planned to step down after the midterm elections”

Interim Replacement

It’s unclear who will replace her in the interim.

Dhillon's DOJ Role

President Donald Trump nominated Dhillon in December 2024, and the Senate confirmed her appointment in April 2025.

Dhillon's Responsibilities

In her role leading the DOJ’s Civil Rights division, she oversaw the enforcement of federal civil rights laws, including those involving voting rights, workplace discrimination, fair housing, disability rights and discrimination in education.

Criticism of Changes

The changes and the division’s direction drew sharp criticism from attorneys and politicians. In April 2025, the Washington Post reported that more than 100 attorneys indicated they planned to leave amid changes to the division’s…