Who Is Harmeet Kaur Dhillon? Indian-Origin Woman Resigns As US Civil Rights Chief, First Senior Trump Aide To Exit After Midterm Setback
Indian-origin lawyer Harmeet Kaur Dhillon has resigned as head of the US Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, becoming the first senior official in President Donald Trump's administration to step down following the Republicans' setback in the midterm elections. US Attorney General Todd Blanche announced her departure on Thursday, praising her work in the role. "She has defended the civil…
Indian-American Harmeet Kaur Dhillon has resigned as US Assistant Attorney General and head of the Civil Rights Division, marking the first major Trump administration exit after the midterm elections. In a statement, Attorney General Todd Blanche praised Dhillon for leading the Civil Rights Division with conviction, affirming she defended civil liberties and enforced laws without fear or favor.
Blanche expressed gratitude for her service and wished her success in future endeavors. Dhillon, whose law firm supported Trump's campaign, announced her resignation voluntarily after the White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, requested her to delay the announcement until after Election Day. She thanked President Trump for the opportunity and expressed her excitement for the future.
Born in India, Dhillon's family later moved to the US, where she served as AAG for Civil Rights, battling illegal DEI policies and protecting women and girls' sports.
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