Harmeet Dhillon announced her resignation Thursday as assistant attorney general leading the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. She oversaw a major overhaul during 18 tumultuous months in charge and was the first senior DOJ official to resign after Democrats’ midterm wins, according to Bloomberg. The Republican attorney was among officials involved in efforts to crack down on anti-Israel campus protests.
WHO:
Harmeet Dhillon
WHAT:
Harmeet Dhillon resigned as assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. She was among several senior Justice Department officials who resigned and helped lead the administration’s efforts to crack down on anti-Israel campus protests. Bloomberg said she was the first senior DOJ official to resign following Democrats’ midterm wins.
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Reported Nov 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM ET
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USA
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Her resignation followed Democrats’ midterm wins, according to Bloomberg; Bloomberg said no reason was specified.
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