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Harmeet Dhillon resigns after reshaping DOJ Civil Rights Division

Harmeet Dhillon stepped down after 18 months that included staff departures, new priorities and controversy.

Published Nov 5, 2026, 2:27 PM EST | LehighValleyLive

Harmeet Dhillon, the controversial leader of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, has resigned after 18 months overseeing major changes at one of the department’s most important offices. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the resignation Thursday and praised her public service, according to CBS News.