Trump Nominates Harmeet K. Dhillon to Lead Justice Department's Civil Rights Division

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Trump Nominates Harmeet K. Dhillon to Lead Justice Department's Civil Rights Division

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Trump nominated Harmeet K. Dhillon for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
Dhillon has attacked both Democrats and fellow Republicans in her activism.
She stated, “It has been my dream to be able to serve our great country.”
The division is concluding investigations into police misconduct before the transition.
Experts expect a similar approach to police misconduct cases under Trump.

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Dhillon Nominated as Assistant Attorney General

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Trump nominated Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
Trump stated, “I am pleased to nominate Harmeet K Dhillon”.
Dhillon is a graduate of Dartmouth College and University of Virginia Law School.
She has challenged big tech censorship and woke corporate policies.
Dhillon was born in Chandigarh and moved to the US as a child.
She clerked at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Dhillon founded her own law firm in 2006.
She was the first Indian-American to speak at the Republican National Convention in 2016.
Dhillon has written memos for the Sikh Coalition post-9/11.
Her advocacy includes supporting Roe vs Wade.
Dhillon is the third Indian-American nominated to Trump's administration.

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Trump Nominates Dhillon, Paoletta; Endorses Crosbie

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Trump praised Dhillon as a top election lawyer.
Mark Paoletta nominated as general counsel for OMB.
Trump endorsed KC Crosbie for RNC co-chair.
Dhillon is a tireless defender of Constitutional Rights.
Paoletta has experience with Justice Clarence Thomas' confirmation.
Trump's announcement hints at Lara Trump's political future.

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Trump Nominates Dhillon and Paoletta for Key Roles

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Trump nominated Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
Trump praised Dhillon: “Harmeet is one of the top election lawyers in the country.”
Mark Paoletta returns as general counsel for OMB.
Trump called Paoletta a “brilliant and tenacious lawyer”.
Trump endorsed KC Crosbie for RNC co-chair.
Trump emphasized Crosbie's focus on fiscal responsibility.
Dhillon expressed gratitude: “I’m extremely honored by President Trump’s nomination.”

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Dhillon Nominated as Assistant Attorney General

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Trump nominated Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
Dhillon stated, “I’m extremely honored by President Trump’s nomination”.
Dhillon is a Bay Area attorney based in San Francisco.
She specializes in commercial litigation, employment law, First Amendment rights, and election law.
Dhillon founded her own law group in 2006.
She served as vice chairwoman for the California Republican Party.
In 2017, she was involved in a lawsuit with the Berkeley College Republicans.
In 2019, she filed a lawsuit against the California DMV over voter registration issues.

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Dhillon's Nomination Expands Indian-American Representation

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Trump announced Dhillon's nomination on Truth Social.
Dhillon is part of a growing list of Indian-Americans in Trump's Cabinet.
She was born in Punjab, India, and moved to the US at age two.
Dhillon has a distinguished career, founding her own law practice in San Francisco.
Trump praised her commitment to civil liberties and efforts against Big Tech censorship.
Other Indian-Americans in the Cabinet include Usha Vance and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya.
Vivek Ramaswamy will co-head the Department of Government Efficiency.

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Trump's DOJ to Shift Focus Under Dhillon

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Trump's Justice Department plans to target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Dhillon expected to reverse Biden's civil rights policies.
She will challenge transgender rights and voting policies.
Trump praised Dhillon for her litigation against 'woke' policies.
Critics worry about a shift from protecting minority rights.
Justin Levitt: 'The Civil Rights Division’s historical mandate...'
Dhillon has a history of significant First Amendment cases.
She has lawsuits against Google and Fox News.
Division's leadership will align with conservative values.
Expected to abandon investigations into police misconduct.
Dhillon's selection reflects a conservative agenda in civil rights.

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Dhillon Nominated Amid Controversy Over Civil Rights

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Trump nominated Harmeet Dhillon to replace Kristen Clarke.
Dhillon represented Chloe Cole, a detransitioned activist.
She founded The Center for American Liberty.
Critics warn her appointment threatens voting rights.
Dhillon has faced scrutiny for her Sikh faith.
Mark Paoletta appointed as general counsel for OMB.

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Trump Nominates Dhillon and Paoletta for Key Roles

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Trump nominated Mark Paoletta as general counsel for OMB.
Paoletta described as a “conservative warrior”.
Trump emphasized Paoletta's role in funding the Southern Border Wall.
Dhillon praised for her legal battles against Big Tech censorship.
Trump stated, “Harmeet is one of the top Election lawyers in the Country”.
Dhillon expressed gratitude: “I’m extremely honored by President Trump’s nomination”.

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Dhillon's Nomination Faces Backlash and Concerns

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Dhillon's nomination has sparked significant criticism.
Her right-wing ideology raises concerns about enforcing legal protections.
Critics claim she has diminished civil rights in her career.
Maya Wiley: “Dhillon has focused her career on diminishing civil rights”.
Supporters cite her loyalty to Trump as a positive.
Dhillon founded the Center for American Liberty in 2018.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson expressed concerns about her approach.

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Dhillon's Appointment Signals Shift in Civil Rights Division

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Dhillon would be the second woman to lead the division.
Legal experts express concerns about her suitability.
Erwin Chemerinsky: “Nothing in her record about fighting discrimination”.
Trump highlighted Dhillon's efforts to protect civil liberties.
Critics label her appointment as extreme.
Dhillon's political career began in San Francisco.
Her appointment signals a shift in the Justice Department's approach.

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Trump Nominates Harmeet K. Dhillon to Lead Justice Department's Civil Rights Division

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