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Far-right lawyer Harmeet Dhillon confirmed as new leader of DOJ's civil rights division
The US Senate has confirmed Harmeet Dhillon to lead the DOJ's civil rights division on a 52-45 vote.
Senate confirms far-right lawyer Harmeet Dhillon to lead the DOJ’s civil rights division on a 52-45 vote, elevating him to a key position within the Justice Department amidst concerns over his conservative views and potential impact on civil rights enforcement.
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