Out of Office

Lawyer resigns from position as top Justice Department official for civil rights.

Updated on November 5, 2026

Harmeet Dhillon ’89

Dhillon is stepping down from her role as U.S. assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Justice Department less than two years after taking the helm. The announcement of her resignation came two days after Democrats regained control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. 

Published: November 5, 2026
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