Harmeet Dhillon confirmed by Senate to lead Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Harmeet Dhillon as head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division with a vote of 52-45 on Thursday.
- Dhillon has a history of opposing voting rights and is known for spreading false claims about the 2020 election, as noted by several sources.
- Civil rights groups, including the Leadership Conference, condemned Dhillon's confirmation, arguing she is unlikely to defend civil rights effectively.
- Senator Dick Durbin contrasted Dhillon's views with the divisional mission, stating it is essential to protect the civil rights of every American.
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Conservatives Cheer As Harmeet Dhillon Confirmed To Key Justice Department Role
Conservatives celebrated on Thursday as the Senate voted 52-45 to confirm Harmeet Dhillon to a top Justice Department position. Dhillon, a conservative lawyer who fought Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate, will now become the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ. She was confirmed in a mostly partisan vote, with one Republican, ...
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