PoliticsControversial US civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon reportedly steps down

Harmeet Dhillon, a Donald Trump ally who led the Justice Department’s civil rights division, is reportedly leaving. She is the first senior department official to depart after the 2026 midterms, which gave Democrats control of Congress and are expected to prompt aggressive investigations of executive agencies, including the department.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:28Original